This year, Delhi has seen more dengue cases than in the last five years, mostly due to improved reporting by labs, including private ones. From January to June 29, the city reported 246 cases, the highest since at least 2019.

A week ago, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj met with state health officials and civic bodies to discuss preparations against dengue and other similar diseases. They reviewed a report on dengue cases and deaths. Last year by June 29, Delhi had 122 cases and 19 deaths, half as many cases and similar deaths compared to this year.

Bharadwaj told the Indian Express that this year's higher numbers are due to better lab reporting. He mentioned that Safdarjung Hospital has reported one-fourth of last year's cases, while Lok Nayak Hospital reported nearly the same number.

He assured that the situation is currently under control and directed health officials to identify the type of dengue virus present in the city, currently identified as DenV 2 strain.

A report from recent meeting highlighted improved reporting of dengue cases, thanks to a notification issued in 2021. Surveillance has strengthened due to more reporting units in specialized hospitals, private hospitals, and the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP).

Recently, Delhi experienced heavy rains on June 28, followed by more rain in the past week.