India, Oct. 2 -- While Maharashtra has recorded a sharp spike in swine flu cases with 2,320 cases and eight deaths reported between January 1 and September 21 this year, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) accounts for the highest number of influenza cases at 709; as per state health department data. Comparatively, the state reported 942 swine flu cases in 2025; 2,351 cases in 2024; and 1,231 cases in 2022.

According to officials, Pune accounts for the highest number of influenza cases among districts and municipal corporations in the state. The PMC has recorded 709 cases, followed by Mumbai with 626, Nashik with 275, and Nagpur with 226. Besides, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has reported 113 cases. Pune rural, howe...