Pune | September 8, 2026
Pune is seeing a rise in reported dengue and chikungunya cases amid increased humidity and stagnant water, with the Pune Municipal Corporation issuing notices to 2,231 homes and institutions and collecting fines totalling Rs 4.46 lakh, according to a report by Loksatta – Pune.
Data from the PMC’s vector-borne disease department cited in the report showed 485 suspected dengue cases in August. A further 76 suspected cases were recorded during the first few days of September. The civic action has focused on properties where mosquito breeding prevention measures were found to be inadequate.
The National Institute of Virology identified dengue infection in 21 people and chikungunya infection in 14 people during August, the report said. Between January and July, Pune had recorded seven chikungunya cases, while the number increased sharply during August alone.
The reported increase has been linked to conditions that allow mosquitoes to breed, particularly stagnant water and higher humidity. The PMC has intensified fogging and mosquito-control operations in areas classified as hotspots. Officials said preventive measures were being taken around the homes of people diagnosed with the diseases.
“Preventive measures are being undertaken immediately around the home as soon as a patient is detected in the city,” PMC assistant health officer Dr Rajesh Dighe was quoted as saying.
The report also cited medical professionals who said that 15% to 20% of patients testing positive for dengue were being identified among people attending outpatient departments at civic facilities. Doctors warned that patients with coexisting conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and cancer, could face serious complications from dengue or chikungunya.
Symptoms cited in the report include high fever, pain behind the eyes, joint pain, low blood pressure, severe weakness and vomiting. Doctors advised people with fever continuing for two or three days to seek medical attention. The report also warned against self-medication and advised medical help if patients develop abdominal pain, vomiting or reduced urination.
The civic body’s enforcement and vector-control response comes as suspected dengue cases continue to be recorded in September. The next phase of action will involve continued fogging, mosquito-control measures in hotspots and preventive work around locations where infections are detected.
