Tamil Nadu dengue cases cross 16,500 as Chennai emerges as the worst-hit district
- Tamil Nadu has reported over 16,500 dengue cases and nine deaths so far in 2026.
- Chennai is the worst-hit district, with high case numbers also reported across several other districts.
- In a recent round of testing, 244 of 1,320 people tested positive for dengue across the state.
- Tamil Nadu has deployed over 25,000 workers for mosquito control and disease monitoring.
Source: ndtv.com
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