Nagpur: As residents began storing water at home amid fears of a shortage, dengue cases surged to 72 in the first 18 days of Oct, already far exceeding Sept’s total of 46. In contrast, swine flu cases dropped sharply, with 22 infections reported in the first 18 days of Oct against 128 in Sept.
Nagpur has recorded 180 dengue cases since Jan, including 72 this month. Oct’s tally is already over 56% higher than Sept’s total, indicating a sharp rise in infections despite the absence of rainfall. The city has reported 229 cases since Jan, of which 128 were recorded in Sept. The count fell to 22 in the first 18 days of Oct. Covid-19 cases have remained absent in Sept and Oct so far, although the city has recorded 17 cases since Jan. Dengue rising Oct 1–18: 72 cases Sept: 46 cases Jan–Oct: 180 cases Swine flu, Covid declining Oct 1–18: 22 cases Sept: 128 cases Jan–Oct: 229 cases COVID-19 Oct & Sept: 0 Jan–Oct: 17 cases Source: Health department data, as of Oct 18, 2026.
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Officials said uncovered water containers can become breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes, which spread dengue, making it crucial to keep storage vessels covered and clean them regularly. The rise in dengue cases has raised concerns about mosquito breeding. Swine flu, meanwhile, appears to be on the wane. The contrasting trends underline the need for sustained dengue prevention, particularly in areas facing water shortages. Measures include checking mosquito breeding sites, keeping water containers tightly covered and eliminating stagnant water around homes. Download the TOI App.