According to civic-run hospitals, in 2012-13 a total of 4,867 cases were registered, and in 2016-17 a total of 17,771 casesAs per the Right To Information (RTI) data collected by the city-based Praja Foundation, there has been a 265 per cent rise in dengue cases from April 2012 to March 2017. According to civic-run hospitals, in 2012-13 a total of 4,867 cases were registered, and in 2016-17 a total of 17,771 cases. Milind Mhaske, Project Director, Praja Foundation, said, "Ward-wise major dengue hotpots in 2016-17 are K/E ward with 224 cases, L ward with 144, and R/N ward with 108. "Registered cases in L ward have increased from 43 in 2015-16 to 144 in 2016-17. The same goes for other governmental authorities who must step up to the challenge and ensure a healthier city," said Shivali Bagayatkar, Project Officer at Praja Foundation.

Source: dna July 12, 2017 22:30 UTC