Jammu Sees Rising Dengue Cases, Jammu District Most Affected
Jammu: Dengue cases have been on the rise over the past fortnight, with Jammu district reporting the highest number in the region, officials said. So far this year, over 1,100 cases have been recorded across the Jammu region, slightly lower than last year.
Health authorities attributed the surge to heavy rains and waterlogging, which have created ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. “Stagnant water in several areas is contributing to mosquito growth,” they said.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has launched extensive citywide thermal fogging and spraying to curb vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav stressed that protecting citizens’ health is a top priority and directed field teams to intensify operations in waterlogged, densely populated, and high-risk areas.
Authorities have appealed to residents to help by keeping surroundings clean, preventing water stagnation in household containers, overhead tanks, and drains, and properly covering stored water. They also advised using mosquito nets, repellents, and wearing full-sleeved clothing.
Health department doctors reiterated these precautions, noting that stagnant water from monsoon rains serves as breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
As per official figures, Jammu district has reported 460 cases, followed by Kathua with 342. Rising trends are particularly noted in these two districts. Other districts reported fewer but steadily increasing cases: Udhampur (105), Samba (98), Rajouri (42), Reasi (21), Poonch (12), and Doda (13).
From January to September 30, 2025, 15,087 tests were conducted, yielding 1,105 positive cases. In comparison, 14,112 tests had been carried out by the same period in 2024, resulting in 1,876 cases, indicating a lower positivity rate this year.
Historically, Jammu and Kashmir recorded approximately 7,000 dengue cases in 2024, 6,403 cases with 10 deaths in 2023, and a record 8,269 cases with 18 deaths in 2022. Earlier years saw lower numbers, including just two cases in 2009 and none in 2010, with gradual increases in subsequent years.
