Jammu and Kashmir has reported a surge in dengue cases this year, with nearly 2 thousand 200 infections recorded so far. According to official data 2 thousand 168 dengue cases have been confirmed across the Union Territory to date.

 

 

Among these, Jammu district reported the highest number of cases with 960 cases reported, followed by Kathua, Samba, and Udhampur. Additionally, 23 cases have been reported from the Kashmir division and 41 from outside states.

 

 

A total of 20 thousand 277 tests have been conducted this year. The doctors urged people to take preventive steps to stop further spread of the mosquito-borne disease. They advised that dengue-carrying mosquitoes are most active during early morning and late afternoon hours, and people should use mosquito nets or screens while sleeping, even during the day.

 

 

Health experts said that dengue, caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, continues to pose a major public health challenge in the region. Health authorities have once again urged citizens to join hands in combating dengue by ensuring cleanliness and removing stagnant water from their surroundings.