Continuous rainfall over the last three days has increased the risk of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya in the city, with waterlogging reported in several localities.
Around 250 households were checked on September 25 alone, officials said. Dr Srivastava said across the city there are 110 wards and five malaria inspectors with their dedicated teams. “Due to continuous rain in the last couple of days, the accumulated larvae have been washed out, we expect.
Teams have been deployed in vulnerable areas to distribute medicines and spread awareness. “Teams in all eight zones are keeping a close watch. Each zone has a malaria inspector and his team assigned multiple wards. The teams identify potential mosquito-breeding sites, conduct house-to-house surveillance and carry out source reduction. Notices are also being issued to owners of premises where mosquito larvae are found, they added. Multiple medical mobile units (MMUs) have been deployed for several weeks, with residents continuing to visit the units for consultation and medicines. Government hospitals have also been put on alert to manage patients reporting with dengue, malaria, chikungunya and other illnesses that may increase after prolonged rainfall and waterlogging. Also the temperature has significantly reduced in the last couple of days and no humidity is present. “As the rain completely stops, our teams will focus on vulnerable areas or areas where more cases are found.
Health officials said surveillance and preventive measures have been intensified across all eight zones of Lucknow. Medicine distribution and awareness activities are being carried out,” said Yogesh Raghuwanshi, district health education and information officer in the office of the chief medical officer (CMO). Chief medical officer, Dr NB Singh has directed all urban and rural health centres to remain prepared and ensure adequate stocks of medicines, including anti-snake venom (ASV) and other essential drugs related to vector-borne diseases, officials said. District malaria officer Ritu Srivastava said continuous rain has both advantages and challenges. If this continues, we can surely control vector-borne diseases,” Dr Srivastava said. She said the crucial period will be after the rain stops. Source reduction, anti-larval spraying and fogging is what we do on a regular basis after the rain stops with coordination with other departments,” she said.
From January 2026 till date, the city has reported 255 dengue cases, 251 malaria cases and 18 chikungunya cases, according to official data.
No case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has been found in the city for the last four years, officials said.
