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Rains fuel dengue surge: Pune city records 560 suspected cases, 212 in July alone

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  1. Pune city recorded 560 suspected dengue cases in 2026, including 212 in July alone, the highest monthly count.

  2. The Pune Municipal Corporation reported cases rising from 58 in May to 175 in June and 212 in July, driven by monsoon rains creating mosquito breeding grounds.

  3. Laboratory tests confirmed 22 dengue cases via ELISA IgM/IgG, while most private hospitals use NS-1 Antigen test for early diagnosis.

  4. PMC intensified surveillance, eliminated 1,184 mosquito breeding spots, and collected ₹14.31 lakh in penalties from violators.

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