India is seeing a surge in dengue cases this year, with Tamil Nadu recording the highest of 15,796 cases and eight deaths so far in 2025.

Meanwhile, Kerala has recorded the highest of 31 deaths until August, and the second-highest number of 8,259 dengue cases.

4,000 cases in September

Tamil Nadu has seen a sudden rise, with about 4,000 cases and two deaths recorded in September and the first week of October. The State recorded 11,825 dengue cases up to August, according to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). The numbers are the highest tally among all States and Union Territories.

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With the northeast monsoon expected to set in later this month, there can be a monsoon-driven spike in ve

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