Bengaluru reports its first dengue-related death this year: Report

The victim, aged 27 and residing in CV Raman Nagar, succumbed to the vector-borne disease.

Published on: Jun 30, 2024, 12:20:17 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru recorded its first confirmed dengue-related death since January on Saturday amid a recent surge in cases, a senior official confirmed.

Additionally, an 80-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, who had breast and colon cancer, exhibited dengue symptoms but did not die from the disease. (HT File Photo)

The victim, aged 27 and residing in CV Raman Nagar, succumbed to the vector-borne disease. Prior to this, the city reported two suspected dengue deaths on Friday, prompting authorities to launch a death audit today to determine the exact causes.

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"He was admitted at Manipal Hospital on June 25 with a history of fever and died on June 27 due to severe dengue with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome," Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Health Officer Dr Syed Sirajuddin Madni told PTI.

Additionally, an 80-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, who had breast and colon cancer, exhibited dengue symptoms but did not die from the disease, clarified the official.

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"We have received reports. Out of the two suspected deaths due to dengue, one has been confirmed and it is the first case of dengue death in Bengaluru since January," he added.

Acknowledging the rising dengue cases across the state, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed officials on Tuesday to prioritize the detection and treatment of the viral infection.

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Since January, Bengaluru has documented 1,743 cases of dengue, while the state as a whole reported 5,374 cases and five deaths by June 24, according to the chief minister's office.

(With inputs from PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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