Hyderabad: Despite the rains, Telangana recorded 230 dengue cases between April and July, according to the latest available state-level data from the National Center for Vector-Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC). The latest Ministry of Health monitoring data indicated a significant rise in dengue activity recently. But there were no deaths, according to the data.
The sources said this number is provisional and should not be treated as the cumulative number for August, as the national database was last updated on July 25. The difference between national and state figures is primarily due to reporting periods, as the state monitoring system captures the most recent activities at the district level.
In the seven days up to August 6, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) reported 532 cases, followed by Rangareddy 196, Warangal Urban 142, Medchal-Malkajgiri 136, Karimnagar 93, Nizamabad 89, Khammam 85, and Bhadradri Kottagudem 82. Mahabubnagar reported 51 cases and Sangareddy 37. During these Period.
The data shows that Telangana reported 7,135 dengue cases in 2021, 8,972 cases in 2022, 8,016 cases in 2023, 10,077 cases in 2024, and 8,412 cases in 2025. One dengue-related death was reported in 2023, while no deaths were recorded in the years 2021, 2022 and 2024. Or 2025. Last year, 4,000 dengue cases were reported between June and October, while the total number for 2025 was 8,412.
In Hyderabad, GHMC reported 266 dengue cases between January and July 13, 2026, including 127 laboratory-confirmed cases. This was lower than the corresponding period in 2025 when 570 cases were reported, and in 2024 when 821 cases were recorded.
Figures show that Hyderabad recorded fewer dengue cases during the corresponding period compared to the last two years, while recent government surveillance recorded cases in several districts.
Hyderabad-based pediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh told Deccan Chronicle that influenza is currently more prevalent, while dengue cases are sporadic. She advised protecting against mosquitoes and avoiding stagnant water around homes during rain. She also advised turning off vaporizers before entering the bedroom as they may cause allergies.
