At least 158 cases of dengue are reported within the urban center this year, per a civic report released on Monday.
The number of dengue cases for January 1-September 11 period is additionally the very best this year since 2019 when the count had stood at 171 therein same duration.
Seventy-two cases were recorded within the month of August, which is about 45 per cent of the entire reported cases, consistent with the report.
Thirty-four cases are recorded within the first 11 days of September.
Dengue mosquito larvae breed in clear, standing water, while those of malaria thrive even in dirty water.
Cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between July and November, but the amount may stretch till mid-December.
According to a civic report issued by the municipal corporations last week, 124 cases of dengue were recorded till September 4 this year.
At least 158 cases are reported this year till September 11. No cases were recorded in January, two in February, five in March, 10 in April, 12 in May, seven in June and 16 in July.
In the previous years, the cases within the same period were — 1,158 in 2016, 1,177 in 2017, 243 in 2018), 171 in 2019 and 131 in 2020.
However, no deaths are reported thanks to dengue within the city till now.
According to the civic report released on Monday, 68 cases of malaria and 40 cases of chikungunya have also been reported till Sep 11 this year.
Malaria, dengue and chikungunya are accompanied with high fever and so, doctors feel that individuals might suspect that they need contracted COVID-19.
Civic bodies in Delhi have intensified their measures to forestall the outbreak of vector-borne diseases.
Standing Committee Chairman of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation, Jogi Ram Jain recently held a gathering with officials of the general public health department on prevention of dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
Jain had directed officials to conduct awareness campaigns all told areas under the NDMC so maximum citizens will be made aware.
He had also directed them to regularly check for breeding of mosquito larvae on premises of state buildings, schools, offices, community buildings and dispensaries.
