CHENNAI: As Chennai braces for the peak dengue season, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has intensified vector control and source reduction measures across the city following a sharp rise in dengue cases this year.
From January to July 8, 2025, the city recorded 522 cases -- up from 381 during the same period in 2024.
The civic body’s vector control department has ramped up efforts, especially in high-incidence zones.