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Tamil Nadu faces dengue surge amid monsoon onset

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Tamil Nadu is experiencing a surge in dengue fever cases, coinciding with the onset of the monsoon. As of mid-September, the state has recorded over 16,500 cases and nine deaths. Chennai remains the most heavily affected district, with over 650 cases reported in September alone.

In response, the state government has deployed more than 25,000 mosquito-control workers across Tamil Nadu to conduct surveillance and eliminate breeding sites. In Chennai, the Greater Chennai Corporation has mobilized 3,597 workers to inspect households, educational institutions, and commercial spaces. Authorities are utilizing larvicidal solutions and conducting regular fogging operations to control mosquito populations. The corporation has also begun levying fines on commercial establishments found with active breeding grounds.

Health officials have also established dedicated fever wards in government hospitals, including the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, to manage the influx of patients.

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Andhra Pradesh · Anna University · Arun Raj · Bay of Bengal · Chennai · Directorate of Public Health · Greater Chennai Corporation · India Meteorological Department · KG Arunraj · Odisha · Tamil Nadu

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Chennai Vinayagar Idol Immersion சென்னை கடற்கரையில் 2500 விநாயகர் சிலைகள் கரைப்பு: கடும் போலீஸ் பாதுகாப்பில் 9 இடங்களில் பிரமாண்ட ஊர்வலம். Chennai Suburban Vinayagar Immersion 2500+ idols immersed across 9 sea points under heavy police security [www.maalaimalar.com]
6,436 Ganesh idols immersed in Mumbai on 7th Day; no untoward incident reported [bhaskarlive.in]
Impending deep depression to impact Odisha; IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds [www.orissapost.com]
6,436 Ganesh idols immersed in Mumbai on 7th Day; no untoward incident reported [www.socialnews.xyz]
Blocked canals leave Namakkal lakes dry despite Mettur release, farmers fear water crisis [www.sentinelassam.com]
Vinayagar immersion underway in Chennai amid tight security measures [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Chennai Reports 650 Dengue Cases in September, Intensifies Control Efforts [thecsrjournal.in]
16,500 police personnel deployed in Chennai for mass Ganesh idol immersion [theshillongtimes.com]
Dengue wave in Tamil Nadu: 253 cases in single day [www.dtnext.in]
मानसून के आगमन के साथ ही तमिलनाडु में डेंगू के मामलों में तेजी [www.punjabkesari.com]
मानसून के आगमन के साथ ही तमिलनाडु में डेंगू के मामलों में तेजी | Dengue cases surge in Tamil Nadu with onset of monsoon [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
Vinayagar idols immersion held under tight security in Chennai [www.news18.com]
IMD warns of extremely heavy rain as Bay of Bengal low pressure system heads towards Andhra Odisha coast [www.businesstoday.in]