Dengue Cases Surge In Pune With 484 Suspected Infections Reported In August
Pune: Pune is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue and chikungunya infections, with August recording the highest number of suspected dengue cases so far this year. According to the latest Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data, 484 suspected dengue cases were reported in August, compared with 323 in July and 175 in June. Of the 1,155 suspected dengue cases recorded between January and August, 47 have…
In August 2026, Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad recorded a significant increase in both H1N1 (swine flu) and dengue cases, according to health data from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Thirty-one H1N1 infections and 37 dengue cases were reported during the month. The civic body had previously recorded five H1N1 cases in July and one in January, with no cases between February and June.
No deaths were reported from either disease. Dengue cases rose from 13 in July to 37 in August, representing 52 out of 2,151 suspected cases tested. No deaths were recorded from dengue either. The increase in dengue positives was accompanied by a substantial rise in testing, with PCMC testing 957 suspected cases in August, up from 580 in July and 252 in June.
The civic body also recorded 20 malaria cases and 12 chikungunya cases during the period, with no deaths reported from either disease. Health officials advised residents to take precautions and seek medical attention if needed.
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