Punjab has recorded 43 new dengue cases in the last 24 hours, according to provincial health officials. Out of these, 15 new infections were reported in Lahore, raising concerns about the increasing spread of the virus. Health authorities confirmed that the total number of dengue cases in Punjab has now reached 3,917 during the current season.
Lahore continues to face growing pressure as its total dengue cases have climbed to 708. Officials fear a dangerous spike in the coming weeks if preventive measures are not followed strictly. The rising trend has prompted health experts to issue repeated warnings to residents.
Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir urged citizens to follow all precautionary guidelines to reduce the spread of the virus. He advised families to carry out fumigation in their homes and use protective lotions. The minister added that dengue surveillance activities have been intensified, and mosquito larvae are being targeted on an emergency basis.
The surge in dengue cases is not limited to Punjab. Sindh has also seen a sharp rise, with more than 100 patients reported across the province within 24 hours on Tuesday. Karachi recorded the highest number of infections, reporting 31 new patients in government hospitals. Hyderabad followed with 24 new dengue cases, adding to the growing provincial tally.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recently issued a high-risk alert for potential outbreaks between September 20 and early December 2025. PMD noted that weather conditions, including high humidity and widespread flooding, have created an environment highly favorable for mosquito breeding.
Experts say dengue cases typically rise when temperatures stay between 26 and 29°C for several weeks and when humidity rises above 60%. Heavy rainfall also contributes to increased mosquito activity, especially in stagnant floodwater. This year’s prolonged monsoon and flooding have left large areas of Punjab and Sindh submerged, pushing many families into crowded shelters where infection risk is higher.
PMD warned that the threat is particularly severe in major cities such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Peshawar, Multan, Sukkur, and Hyderabad. Authorities continue to urge the public to eliminate standing water, use repellents, and cooperate with anti-dengue teams.
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