India, July 25 -- The monsoon triggered a sharp rise in dengue cases in Pune, with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) reporting a steady increase in suspected infections over the past two months. Doctors have warned that the city could witness a further spike over the next 10 to 15 days as heavy rainfall creates ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes.

According to the PMC's latest vector-borne disease report, the city has recorded 560 suspected dengue cases so far this year, including 212 cases in July alone, the highest number of cases this year. Laboratory test reports from the National Institute of Virology have confirmed 22 dengue cases. Seven chikungunya cases have also been reported.

The figures show a steep rise in suspected ...