This year’s monsoon has done more than cool the summer heat. Large areas of Delhi-NCR have turned into mosquito breeding grounds, thanks to heavy rains.

The result: an alarming and early rise in vector-borne diseases. Hospitals are already reporting higher-than-usual cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya for this time of the year.

In August 2025 alone, Delhi recorded 286.7 mm of rain — nearly 25% above the monthly normal. With more showers expected, the total is set to cross 300 mm, leaving the capital with a clear surplus this monsoon.

Countless pools of stagnant water now act as perfect nurseries for mosquito larvae, fuelling faster case growth compared to previous years. Dr Rajesh Kumar Budhiraja, Director - Internal Medicine, Fortis Faridabad shared his inputs on the subject.

By the end of July, dengue cases had already reached 277, among the highest mid-year tallies in the past five years. Just three weeks later, the number crossed 350, with hospitals admitting nearly two dozen new patients each week. To compare, last year ended with over 10,585 dengue cases and 11 deaths.

Source:Indiatvnews