Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Dengue Cases Decline Marginally in Pune; PMC Increases Awareness
Dengue cases in Pune are slightly down this year compared to last year, according to the city's health department.
From January to mid-September, there were around 1,800 suspected cases, with 86 confirmed.
The months of August and September saw the cases rising.
The Aedes aegypti mosquito spreads dengue, and the city is working hard to prevent it.
The PMC has issued notices to places with mosquito breeding sites and is spraying insecticide.
They are also using guppy fish to eat mosquito larvae and launching awareness campaigns on the radio and in schools.
Pune recorded a marginal decrease in dengue cases in August and September compared to last year.
August and September saw 63 confirmed cases, down from 250 the previous year.
From January to mid-September, there were 1,802 suspected cases and 86 confirmed.
PMC has issued over 2,600 notices and levied fines for breeding sites.
The city is using guppy fish and awareness campaigns to prevent dengue.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- What
- Reported a marginal decline in dengue cases.
- When
- August and September of the current year compared to the previous year.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To address and prevent dengue outbreaks.
- Confirmed Cases (Aug-Sept)
- 63
- Confirmed Cases (Aug-Sept, Last Year)
- 250
- Total Suspected Cases (Jan-Mid Sept)
- 1,802
- Notices Issued
- 2,681
- Administrative Fee
- Rs 4.8 lakh
- Breeding Sites Survey
- 33,474 permanent, 37,874 temporary
- Locations for Guppy Fish Release
- 2,000+