Mumbai dengue cases rise 27.8%; BMC urges prevention

Dengue cases in Mumbai rose 27.8% in first six-and-a-half months of 2026, with 938 cases reported till mid-July.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation urged residents to prevent water stagnation to curb Aedes mosquito breeding.

Dengue symptoms include sudden high fever, severe headache, pain behind eyes, muscle/joint pain, nausea, and rash.

Warning signs requiring immediate medical care: severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding, breathing difficulty, drowsiness.

No specific antiviral treatment exists; management involves hydration, rest, paracetamol, and monitoring for warning signs.