This year, dengue cases in the Tricity have dropped sharply. From January to October so far, just over 160 cases have been reported, a 95% decrease compared to 3,173 cases last year. This is the lowest figure recorded in the last four years. According to data from the Health Department, only 12 cases have been reported in Chandigarh so far, while in 2024, the number was 349. Dengue is usually spread by the Aedes mosquito, which breeds in stagnant water.

Every year, cases usually rise during and after the monsoon season. But this year, the situation has been very different. Experts believe that the change in rainfall patterns and the preventive measures taken by the Health Department are the main reasons for this steep decline. Between June and September 2025, the city received 836 mm rain

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