In Manipur, the number of Dengue positive cases has crossed one thousand three hundred so far and the State Government has intensified preventive and containment measures in affected districts.

According to the State Malaria Office, one thousand three hundred fifty-three positive cases of Dengue have been reported till today this year. Among the most affected districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur and Thoubal which are all valley districts. Imphal West district reported nine hundred thirty-eight cases of Dengue, followed by Imphal East district which registered two hundred eighty-five positive cases.

On the other hand, three hill districts of the State – Tengnoupal, Churachandpur and Pherzawl have not reported a single case of Dengue positive so far.

Meanwhile, the State Health Department in collaboration with other departments and local organisations have been continuing fogging and mass awareness campaigns for the containment of the disease.