In the last five years, the highest number of chikungunya cases – 120 – was reported in 2010. In Delhi, unlike dengue, chikungunya is not endemic — regularly found in a particular area. Before that, only one case was reported till July 30, 8 till August 13, and 20 till August 20. There has been a sharp increase in the number of dengue cases. Read: Delhi: Civic bodies don’t have enough staff to fight dengueAccording to the civic body, the number of deaths due to dengue is two.

Source: Hindustan Times September 05, 2016 15:56 UTC