Updated: June 22, 2025, 10:00 AM IST
Key Takeaways
- Rapid Rise in June: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recorded 93 dengue cases across Mumbai in June—up sharply from previous years. mid-day.com
- Statewide Burden: Maharashtra has reported 3,736 dengue cases since January 2025, with Mumbai alone accounting for 513 cases. business-standard.com
- Suburban Watch: Navi Mumbai saw 132 suspected dengue cases (40 sent for lab confirmation), though none yet confirmed. freepressjournal.in
- Regional Trend: India’s dengue caseload as of Week 22, 2025, is 4,690 cases—162% of the same period in 2024. unitedengue.org
What’s Happening?
With the early onset of monsoon showers, Aedes aegypti—the dengue‐transmitting mosquito—has found abundant breeding grounds in stagnant water across the city’s suburban belts (Thane, Navi Mumbai, Vasai‐Virar). Health workers report door‐to‐door surveys identifying multiple hotspots near construction sites, clogged drains, and discarded containers.
Expert Analysis
“In the past fortnight, we’ve admitted over a dozen dengue patients, two of whom required ICU care due to dangerously low platelet counts,” says
Dr. Gautam Bhansali, Senior Consultant (Infectious Diseases), Bombay Hospital, Mumbai.
Profile: bombayhospital.edu/dr-gautam-bhansali timesofindia.indiatimes.com
According to WHO’s Dengue Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Control, early detection and supportive care reduce the risk of severe complications. unitedengue.org
5 Key Data Points
- June 2025 (Mumbai): 93 confirmed cases mid-day.com
- Jan–Jun 2025 (Maharashtra): 3,736 total cases; Mumbai: 513 business-standard.com
- Suburbs (Navi Mumbai): 132 suspected, 40 samples sent to NIV Pune, 0 confirmations freepressjournal.in
- National Trend (Week 22): 4,690 cases vs. 2,903 in 2024 unitedengue.org
- Mortality: Zero dengue‐related deaths reported so far in Mumbai this season.
What Happens Next?
- Surveillance Intensified: BMC and municipal corporations (TMC, NMMC) have launched door-to-door fever surveillance and fogging drives.
- Affordable Testing: Maharashtra government has capped ELISA dengue tests at ₹600 to ensure accessibility. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Public Advisory:
- Drain and cover all water‐holding containers.
- Use EPA-approved mosquito repellents and bed nets.
- Seek medical attention for fever lasting more than two days.
Daily Digest (June 20–22)
| Date | New Cases (Mumbai) | New Suspected (Navi Mumbai) | Hospital ICU Admissions¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20 | 28 | 12 | 1 |
| June 21 | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| June 22 | 30 | 15 | 1 |
¹ Data aggregated from BMC daily health bulletins and hospital reports.
Fact-Check
Claim: “There’s no dengue spike—cases are endemic.”
Fact: While dengue is endemic, this year’s mid-June counts (93 cases) significantly exceed the 5-year June average of 45 cases. Early monsoon rains and surveillance improvements have both contributed to the recorded spike.
FAQs
Q: How long after a mosquito bite do dengue symptoms appear?
A: Symptoms typically emerge 3–7 days post-bite.
Q: Can dengue be prevented with vaccines?
A: The CYD-TDV (Dengvaxia) vaccine is WHO-recommended only for seropositive individuals in high-burden areas; consult your physician.
Q: Should I avoid monsoon travel?
A: If traveling to high-incidence zones, take extra precautions—wear full-sleeved clothing, apply repellents, and stay in screened accommodations.
