Srinagar, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir has reported a surge in dengue cases this year, with nearly 2,200 infections recorded so far, health officials said on Monday. They urged people to take preventive steps to stop further spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

According to official data, 2,168 dengue cases have been confirmed across the Union Territory till date. Among these, Jammu district reported the highest number of cases (960), followed by Kathua (579), Samba (139), and Udhampur (257).

Other districts with reported infections include Reasi (42), Rajouri (52), Poonch (25), Doda (24), Ramban (29), and Kishtwar (7). Additionally, 23 cases have been reported from Kashmir division and 41 from outside states.

An official said that a total of 20,277 tests have been conducted this year. “O

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