Imphal, Oct. 22 -- Manipur's Churachandpur district has recorded 3,713 dengue cases and nine reported deaths between April 1 and October 20, 2026, as health authorities step up surveillance and treatment measures to contain the outbreak.

The case count is sharply higher than the 332 cases reported in the district during the whole of 2025, according to figures shared by district officials at a press briefing.

Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, Chief Medical Officer Henkhoneng Mate and District Hospital Medical Superintendent Sania Monica briefed the media on the outbreak and the response measures.

The outbreak has intensified in recent months, with cases rising from 750 and two reported deaths in late August to more than 3,700 cases by ...