Chandigarh, Oct. 20 -- Twenty-four dengue cases have been reported in Chandigarh so far this year, marking a five-year low. Dr Suman Singh, director, health services, said nine cases were recorded in September, while as many surfaced this month.

Data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control shows a steady decline in dengue cases in the Union Territory over recent years. During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, the city recorded 1,596 cases and three deaths. The number fell to 910 cases with one death in 2022, nearly halved to 454 cases (and no deaths) in 2023, decreased further to 349 cases in 2024, and dropped sharply to 66 cases with no deaths in 2025.

Dengue is a viral, flu-like illness transmitted through the bite of ...