Pune recorded 1,643 confirmed dengue cases between June and September 2026, with the monthly count rising more than sixfold from 103 in June to 662 in September, according to Pune Municipal Corporation data. The sharp increase has prompted intensified inspections at homes, offices, colleges, construction sites and other premises across the city.
The PMC data shows that confirmed cases rose from 103 in June to 366 in July and 512 in August before reaching 662 in September, which was the highest monthly tally during the four-month period. The figures were based on patients who tested positive in IgM and NS1 ELISA tests conducted by the civic health department.
Kothrud reported the highest number of cases during the period, with 229 infections, followed by Nagar Road–Wadgaonsheri with 222 and Aundh–Baner with 212. Dhankawadi–Sahakarnagar recorded 139 cases, while Yerawada–Kalas–Dhanori reported 137 cases.
Aundh–Baner recorded the highest monthly count in September at 107, followed by Nagar Road–Wadgaonsheri at 83, Kothrud at 80, Yerawada–Kalas–Dhanori at 60 and Dhankawadi–Sahakarnagar at 54. Keshavnagar saw its cases rise from 11 in August to 49 in September, while Hadapsar–Manjari recorded 38 cases last month.
When patients living outside PMC limits and those with unavailable addresses were included, the number of confirmed cases between June and September stood at 2,391. Of these, 256 cases were reported in September. The wider count indicates that dengue surveillance linked to Pune is extending beyond the civic boundary and includes patients whose residential details could not be assigned to a PMC ward.
The number of suspected cases also increased through the monsoon, from 175 in June to 323 in July, 484 in August and 508 in September. The PMC data recorded 12, 12, 21 and 18 positive cases respectively among these monthly suspected-case groups. From January to the latest available data, the city had recorded 1,759 suspected dengue cases, of which 90 tested positive in reports from the National Institute of Virology.
By October 5, the city had recorded 26 suspected cases during the month, with 25 testing positive, according to the data cited in the report. The figures may reflect the early October testing position rather than a complete monthly count.
Pune has also reported 26 chikungunya cases this year, including six in June, one in July, 14 in August and five in September. No chikungunya cases were reported between January and May. The civic body has recorded one malaria case and reported no deaths due to dengue or malaria.
Dr Rajesh Dighe, assistant health officer at the PMC, said the civic body was conducting inspections to identify mosquito-breeding locations. Biological larvicides and other preventive measures were being used to eliminate breeding sites, he said. The PMC has identified 2,633 mosquito-breeding sites across the city so far this year.
The civic body has asked residents to prevent water from collecting in flower pots, empty containers, balconies, rooftop clutter, old tyres and coconut shells. Residents and hospitals have also been advised to use mosquito nets for dengue patients and observe a weekly dry day to remove stagnant water. The PMC said regular inspections would continue at locations reporting suspected cases.
