Dengue cases surge in Chennai, over 3000 houses identified with aedes mosquito larvae

Higher Chennai Company (GCC) has registered an increase in vector-borne ailments in some areas and has intensified vector-control actions throughout town.

In line with information compiled by the GCC, 3,326 homes have been recognized with larvae of aedes mosquitoes throughout checks performed within the 15 zones of town final week. As many as 4,029 containers have been discovered optimistic for aedes larvae throughout the identical interval.

The variety of dengue circumstances within the first three weeks of August has been estimated at 302. The variety of dengue circumstances in June was 137 whereas July registered 282 circumstances. A complete of 363 dengue circumstances have been reported within the metropolis in August 2025.

Ward 84 councillor J. John stated the variety of dengue circumstances has elevated in areas reminiscent of TNHB format in Korattur. “Dengue circumstances have been reported in Korattur TNHB 14^th Avenue, 27^thAvenue prior to now few days. A migrant labourer from Patna, who has been working in our ward, has additionally examined optimistic for dengue.”

“We shouldn’t have satisfactory variety of employees for vector management. GCC has employed solely 10 staff in ward 84. Normally, round 18 staff work for vector management in every ward within the space. Owing to frequent protests by employees, numerous different actions, together with vector management have been affected,” stated Mr. John.

Ward 104 councillor T.V. Shemmozhi stated dengue circumstances have elevated in lots of neighbourhoods.

Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar registered the very best variety of homes examined optimistic for aedes larvae, with 610 homes testing optimistic. Tondiarpet, Royapuram, Adyar, Perungudi, and Sholinganallur have additionally registered a lot of home areas testing optimistic for aedes larvae.

GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran stated: “Dengue management measures have been carried out on a struggle footing. As many as 2,076 home breeding checkers have been engaged for door-to-door anti larval actions.”

He stated a complete of 470 transportable fogging machines are used day by day for fogging to manage aedes mosquitoes since it’s a day-biter. Fever circumstances have been recognized amongst employees, they usually have been despatched to close by remedy facility, he stated.

Consciousness has been created amongst public to take away small water retaining constructions on their premises. Particular drive on Sundays for brand new development websites and supply removing has additionally been performed. Particular consideration has been given for colleges, parks, and different public locations, he added.