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Dengue Alert Declared in Itanagar as Fever Cases Surge
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 06:33 PM
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The health department of Arunachal Pradesh's capital, Itanagar, has issued a dengue alert following a noticeable rise in fever patients.
The health authorities in Itanagar have officially announced a dengue alert after a sharp increase in patients reporting fever symptoms over the past week.
District medical officials said that suspected dengue cases have risen markedly, prompting immediate vector‑control measures across the city.
Residents are being urged to eliminate stagnant water, use mosquito repellents and seek medical attention promptly if they develop high fever, severe joint pain or rash. Teams from the health department have begun door‑to‑door awareness drives and intensified inspections of potential breeding sites.
The alert comes as monsoon‑related humidity creates favourable conditions for mosquito proliferation, and officials will continue to monitor the situation and issue further advisories as needed.
District medical officials said that suspected dengue cases have risen markedly, prompting immediate vector‑control measures across the city.
Residents are being urged to eliminate stagnant water, use mosquito repellents and seek medical attention promptly if they develop high fever, severe joint pain or rash. Teams from the health department have begun door‑to‑door awareness drives and intensified inspections of potential breeding sites.
The alert comes as monsoon‑related humidity creates favourable conditions for mosquito proliferation, and officials will continue to monitor the situation and issue further advisories as needed.