Telangana Records 230 Dengue Cases In 4 Months
The figure is provisional and should not be treated as the cumulative number for August
Hyderabad: Despite rainfall, Telangana recorded 230 dengue cases between April and July, according to the latest state-wise data available from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC). The latest health department surveillance data indicated substantially higher recent dengue activity. There were, however, no deaths, according to the data.
The figure is provisional and should not be treated as the cumulative number for August, as the national database was last updated on July 25, sources said. The difference between the national and state figures is primarily due to the reporting periods, with the state surveillance system capturing more recent district-level activity.
In the seven days up to August 6, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) reported 532 cases, followed by Rangareddy with 196, Warangal Urban 142, Medchal-Malkajgiri 136, Karimnagar 93, Nizamabad 89, Khammam 85 and Bhadradri Kothagudem 82. Mahabubnagar reported 51 cases and Sangareddy 37 during the period.
The data shows that Telangana reported 7,135 dengue cases in 2021, 8,972 in 2022, 8,016 in 2023, 10,077 in 2024 and 8,412 in 2025. One dengue-related death was reported in 2023, while no deaths were recorded in 2021, 2022, 2024 or 2025. Last year, 4,000 dengue cases were reported between June and October, while the total for 2025 stood at 8,412.
In Hyderabad, the GHMC had reported 266 dengue cases between January and July 13, 2026, including 127 laboratory-confirmed cases. This was lower than the corresponding period in 2025, when 570 cases were reported, and in 2024, when 821 cases were recorded.
The figures show that Hyderabad recorded fewer dengue cases during the comparable period than in the previous two years, while recent state surveillance recorded cases across several districts.
Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh told Deccan Chronicle that influenza was currently more prevalent, while dengue cases were sporadic. She advised protection against mosquitoes and avoiding stagnant water around houses during the rains. She also advised that liquid vaporisers be switched off before entering a bedroom as they could cause allergies.
