Nashik: 81 Dengue Cases Reported In September, Mosquito Menace Persists
Nashik: Dengue continues to pose a public health challenge in Nashik, with 81 cases reported in September 2026, taking the city's cumulative tally to 182 for the first nine months of the year. The city recorded 56 cases between January and July, followed by 45 in August and 81 in September. The rise in cases has raised concerns over mosquito breeding in the post-monsoon period. Stagnant water,…
Nashik is grappling with a persistent public health concern as 81 new dengue cases were reported in September 2026, bringing the city's total for the first nine months to 182. The previous months saw 56 cases between January and July, followed by 45 cases in August, and the surge continues in September. The spike in cases has raised alarms over mosquito breeding during the post-monsoon period.
Stagnant water, uncovered storage containers, and water accumulation at construction sites create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Even after the rain ends, accumulated water can sustain mosquito populations and heighten the risk of dengue transmission. Public health experts emphasize that eliminating mosquito breeding sites is as crucial as fogging and other preventive measures.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation's health department has been actively implementing preventive measures, which include household inspections, fogging, mosquito larvae detection, and public awareness campaigns. However, reports have highlighted East Nashik, CIDCO, and Panchavati as areas with a higher incidence of dengue. Health officials are now focusing on identifying and eliminating mosquito breeding sites, particularly in these high-risk areas where suspected dengue cases have been detected.
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