Gurugram reports three fresh dengue cases, season tally reaches 29

The health department collected 357 dengue samples on Saturday, taking the year’s total to 6,848, with no dengue deaths reported so far.

Published on: Aug 23, 2026, 10:27:16 IST

By Sampurna Panigrahi

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Gurugram recorded three fresh dengue cases on Saturday, taking the district’s tally to 29 this season, according to the health department’s latest bulletin. Officials said the monsoon and stagnant water in low-lying areas could be contributing to the rise, prompting stepped-up surveillance and fever surveys.

Gurugram reports three fresh dengue cases, season tally reaches 29

The department collected 357 dengue samples on Saturday, taking the year’s total to 6,848. No dengue-related death has been reported so far.

Rapid fever mass survey teams covered 10,267 houses on Saturday, taking the cumulative number surveyed this year to over 1.01 million. Teams also prepared 835 blood slides for malaria surveillance. Four malaria cases have been reported this year.

“Residents should prevent water from accumulating in and around their homes and to seek medical attention if they develop symptoms such as persistent fever, headache or body ache,” a senior health official said.

Civic authorities have issued 1,485 notices under Section 214 of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1973, to check mosquito breeding. Officials urged residents to check coolers, flower pots, roof corners and other water-collection points.

Residents in Sector 9A, Sector 10, Udyog Vihar, MG Road and Sadar Bazar have reported stagnant water for over a week. “The water in the sector has been stagnant for over a week, and the situation is getting worse. We have repeatedly approached the authorities, but no pumps or tankers have been sent,” said Suraj Bhola, General Secretary of the RWA of Sector 9A.

Gurugram recorded 64 dengue cases with zero fatalities in 2025.

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Sampurna Panigrahi
Sampurna Panigrahi is a Correspondent at the Gurugram Bureau of Hindustan Times, where she covers crime, health, civic issues, traffic, and pollution. With over three years of experience in the field, Sampurna's journalism is driven by passion. She joined the Gurugram team in March 2026 and has since reported extensively on the city's sanitation challenges, crumbling infrastructure, public health systems and rapid urban transformation. Sampurna has a knack for numbers; she loves chasing data-driven stories and uncovering trends. Her reporting is rooted in rigorous groundwork, supported by data and official records. She enjoys digging through datasets, identifying trends and translating complex civic and policy issues into stories that are accessible and meaningful for readers. She likes to travel to different parts of the city and is a team player. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sampurna worked at ThePrint for over two years, where she reported on economy, finance, industry, and governance policies. The experience continues to shape her analytical approach to reporting. For Sampurna, journalism is about listening before writing. Every face, every voice has a story waiting to be heard, and she believes patience and empathy are often a reporter's most valuable tools. When not working, Sampurna loves reading books, practising classical dance, painting, and spending time with her plants.Read More

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