COLOMBO, May 14 -- Sri Lanka has recorded 27,754 dengue cases and 14 related deaths so far this year, health officials said, warning that the onset of monsoon rains could lead to a further surge in infections across the island.

According to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), the number of dengue infections reported up to May 11 marks an increase compared to the same period in 2025, raising concerns among public health authorities over the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

The Western Province has reported the highest number of infections, while significant case numbers have also been recorded in the districts of Matara, Galle, Ratnapura, Kalutara and Kandy during the first four months of 2026.

Health authorities said dengue c...