SriLanka, Nov. 1 -- Dengue cases have increased in seven provinces across the country due to prevailing rainy weather conditions, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said.

NDCU Director Dr. Kapila Kannangara said the affected provinces were Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Northern, Eastern and Central.

He said mosquito larvae density had also increased in around 130 Divisional Secretariat divisions, raising concerns over a further spread of the disease.

As a result, special mosquito eradication programmes will be conducted in 13 districts from November 9 to 14.

Around 105,500 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, while 79 deaths have been recorded.

Dr. Kannangara urged the public to take neces...