Dengue has once again gained momentum in Patna: In the first 14 days of September, 76 new patients were found, bringing the total number to 243; by August there were 167 cases.

The dengue infection is rapidly increasing in Patna. In the first 14 days of September alone, 76 new patients have been found. With this, the number of dengue patients so far this year has risen to 243. From January to August, 167 patients were found, which means that in just 14 days of September, there has been an increase of about 46% in the total number of patients. After the rains, waterlogging and stagnant clean water around houses create a favorable environment for the dengue-spreading Aedes mosquito.