Pune Dengue: PMC Finds Mosquito Breeding in 2,800 Homes in October, Fines Rs 90,000 and Issues 448 Notices

Pune, 9th November 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) found dengue mosquito breeding in 2,800 homes during its October inspection drive. It collected Rs 90,000 in fines and issued notices to 448 people, Sakal reported on Sunday.

The drive comes after one of the heaviest dengue seasons in recent years, with cases rising sharply from August.

How many dengue cases Pune has seen in 2026

According to PMC figures reported by Punekar News, the city recorded 2,413 dengue cases between January and 20 October:

• August: 568
• September: 726
• October (till the 20th): 553

Over the season, PMC teams visited about 14 lakh houses and checked more than 28 lakh water containers. Aedes larvae were found in 18,885 containers across 13,000 houses. Notices went to 2,664 property owners and fines reached Rs 6.30 lakh by then.

Where the mosquitoes are breeding

The Aedes mosquito that spreads dengue breeds in clean, still water. Inspection teams usually find larvae in:

• Flower pot trays, coolers and fridge drip trays
• Uncovered overhead and underground water tanks
• Old tyres, buckets and scrap on terraces and balconies
• Water collected in construction sites and plastic sheets

Construction sites have been a particular concern this year, according to local reports, because water collects in pits, curing tanks and plastic sheets.

Free dengue tests and beds in Pune

Free rapid diagnostic kits are available at all PMC dispensaries. Free confirmatory tests are done at Dr Naidu, Dr Kotnis and Kamala Nehru hospitals, Punekar News reported.

Dr Naidu Hospital has 50 beds reserved for dengue patients, where treatment is free. Private hospitals in the city reported about 4,409 beds, including 670 ICU beds, at the time of the PMC review chaired by Additional Commissioner Pavneet Kaur.

What you can do at home

• Keep one day a week as a dry day. Empty and scrub every container that holds water.
• Cover water tanks and drums tightly.
• Clear terraces and balconies of anything that can collect rainwater.
• Use mosquito nets and repellents, especially in the early morning and evening, when Aedes mosquitoes bite most.
• Ask your housing society to check terraces, ducts and the underground tank.

PMC has also told its teams to limit fogging to about 20 minutes inside patients’ homes and nearby enclosed spaces, rather than open roads, and to use biological larvicides in stored water, Punekar News reported.

If inspection teams visit, let them check. Fines are levied when larvae are found, so fixing the problem early saves money too.

When to see a doctor

Sudden high fever, severe body ache, pain behind the eyes, rash, vomiting or bleeding from gums need prompt medical attention. Do not take painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen without a doctor’s advice during suspected dengue.

Health note: This article is general information, not medical advice. Please consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

PMC’s fogging schedule and how to request it is in our Pune dengue fogging guide. Other civic health updates are in Health.

We will update this story when PMC releases November case figures.

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