As the monsoon season comes to a close in Jammu and Kashmir, there has been a reported total of 53 dengue cases this year, with expectations of a surge in cases. Dr Harjeet Rai, the State Surveillance Officer, informed the news that Jammu and Kashmir has seen 53 cases of dengue this year, including 3 cases from the Kashmir division. Officials have projected an increase in dengue cases after the monsoon season in Jammu and Kashmir. They have advised residents to take “preemptive measures” to protect themselves from the painful mosquito-borne illness, given the absence of any vaccine. They emphasised that dengue, caused by viruses transmitted by infected mosquitoes, has long been a health concern. The public is urged to take precautions to avoid becoming infected with the virus. People are advised to use mosquito repellents and wear full-sleeve shirts to shield themselves from Aedes mosquitoes, which are known to breed in stagnant water caused by water logging, especially during the monsoon season.
