Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Delhi reports 199 dengue cases, 55 malaria infections this year
Delhi has reported 199 dengue cases, 55 malaria cases, and 13 chikungunya cases so far this year.
The West Zone has the highest number of dengue and malaria cases.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has conducted over 1.99 crore house visits to combat these diseases, finding mosquito breeding in 52,636 houses.
The MCD has also issued legal notices, launched prosecutions, and collected spot fines to address the issue.
No deaths have been reported from these diseases.
Delhi has reported 199 dengue cases, 55 malaria cases, and 13 chikungunya cases this year.
The West Zone has the highest number of dengue (34) and malaria (16) cases.
MCD conducted over 1.99 crore house visits, finding mosquito breeding in 52,636 houses.
MCD issued 47,506 legal notices, launched 5,555 prosecutions, and collected Rs 3.96 lakh in spot fines.
No deaths have been reported from dengue, malaria, or chikungunya this year.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi
- What
- Vector-borne disease cases including dengue, malaria, and chikungunya
- When
- Up to the week ending July 11
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to mosquito breeding and vector-borne disease transmission
Public Health Concern
Government Response
Disease Spread
Public Health Concern
The increasing number of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases poses a significant public health risk, especially with the high number of mosquito breeding sites identified.
Government Response
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has taken proactive measures, including house visits, legal notices, prosecutions, and spot fines, to combat vector-borne diseases.
- Total Dengue Cases
- 199
- Total Malaria Cases
- 55
- Total Chikungunya Cases
- 13
- Highest Dengue Cases Zone
- West Zone (34 cases)
- Highest Malaria Cases Zone
- West Zone (16 cases)
- House Visits Conducted
- 1.99 crore
- Mosquito Breeding Sites Found
- 52,636 houses
- Legal Notices Issued
- 47,506
- Prosecutions Launched
- 5,555
- Spot Fines Collected
- Rs 3.96 lakh