151 more Dengue cases logged
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 24 2025: Manipur continues to grapple with a severe Dengue outbreak as 151 more cases were reported in the past 24 hours.

With this, the total number of vector-borne disease has reached 3,265, with Imphal West alone reporting 2,284 cases, making it the epicentre and accounting for approximately 70 per cent of the total cases.

According to an official report, authorities have conducted fogging at 1,962 localities and five relief camps, performed source reduction at 3,233 localities and 15 relief camps, carried out awareness campaigns at 1,526 localities and nine relief camps, conducted entomological surveillance at 33 localities, and impregnated (treated with insecticides and other chemicals to kill mosquitoes) 3,593 bednets at various localities and 2,121 bednets at relief camps for the prevention and containment of vector borne diseases.

15 out of 30 houses covered during a house to house survey at Keishamthong Longjam Keirak were found to have Dengue-positive cases today.

Similarly, 11 out of 40 houses at Uripok Achom Leikai were identified with Dengue cases.

The district-wise breakdown of Dengue cases reported in the past 24 hours shows Imphal West leading with 96 cases, followed by Imphal East with 36 cases, Bishnupur with 4 cases, Kakching with 2 cases, Ukhrul with 4 cases, Chandel with 3 cases, Tamenglong with 3 cases, and Tengnoupal with 2 cases.

One Dengue related death was reported in Bishnupur earlier this year.

According to experts, Dengue mosquitoes breed in fresh water that accumulates in various household and outdoor containers, such as flower vases, broken utensils, unused tires, and even refrigerator trays.

These areas provide an ideal breeding ground for the Aedes mosquito, which spreads Dengue fever.

To prevent breeding, it is crucial to cover water containers, and frequently clean and dry containers.

People are also advised to wear full-sleeved clothings and long dresses to cover the body as much as possible, and use mosquito repellents during the daytime, as Aedes mosquitoes primarily bite during the day.

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