Dengue cases spiked by 200% in the past 5 years in Nagpur due to climate change

Dengue cases in Nagpur are on the rise, and climate change is contributing to the problem. The number of dengue cases in Nagpur has increased by 200% in the past five years.

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This is due to a number of factors, including the rising temperatures in Nagpur, which are making it more suitable for the Aedes mosquito, which carries dengue.

The increasing amount of rainfall in the region is also a concern, as it provides mosquitoes with more breeding grounds. The increasing population of Nagpur is putting more people at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes.

Climate change is making dengue a more serious problem in Nagpur. The city needs to take steps to reduce the risk of dengue. Experts advise spreading awareness about dengue among the population and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.

The Aedes mosquito is a vector-borne mosquito, which means that it can transmit diseases from one person to another. Dengue causes fever, headache, muscle pain, rash, and vomiting.

There is no specific treatment for dengue, but most people recover within a week. However, dengue can be fatal in some cases.

The Indian government has launched a number of initiatives to combat dengue, such as the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program. However, more needs to be done to reduce the risk of dengue in India.