Dengue cases in West Bengal cross 4,000, seven dead; CM says situation under control
West Bengal has recorded over 4,000 dengue cases and seven deaths, prompting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to hold a review meeting with municipal authorities. The government claims the situation is under control and that case numbers are lower than the previous year.
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West Bengal has reported 4,035 dengue cases by August 19, with seven deaths officially attributed to the disease. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held a meeting on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) evening and tried to allay fears regarding the outbreak of the vector-borne disease.
“Last year, it was 7,600-plus. This year, it is 4,000-plus,” the Chief Minister said, attributing the decline in cases to the awareness among the people.
Representatives of 21 different Municipalities including Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and State’s Health Department were present at the meeting. The State government identified five most dengue-prone districts in West Bengal — Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and Murshidabad.
At least 148 people have been admitted in hospitals with the viral infection, and family members of those hospitalised have been kept under watch. The Chief Minister urged authorities to keep the situation under watch till the month of November.
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