Dengue cases set to exceed last year’s numbers

813 cases recorded in past 11 days alone

In all probability, the number of dengue cases in Telangana this year will surpass last year’s total of 2,173. For, the cases recorded in eight months of 2021 (till August 27) have already touched 2,019. Monsoon rains continue to lash the State, and the season is known to create conditions suitable for rapid mosquito breeding, thanks to increased water stagnation points. With that, vector-borne diseases invariably see a spurt. While 1,206 people were detected with dengue in a matter of 228 days (January 1 to August 16), the next 813 more cases were added to this year’s tally in just 11 days (August 17 to 27).