In response to a sharp rise in dengue cases, the Karnataka government has officially declared dengue fever, including its severe forms, as an epidemic disease. The state has amended the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations 2020 to address this alarming situation. As of Thursday, Karnataka is facing its worst dengue outbreak in a decade, with 24,521 cases reported, resulting in 12 fatalities. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) zone is the most affected, accounting for 11,219 cases and 32 hospitalisations. Dengue Cases in Karnataka: Over 7,000 Positive Cases Reported in State This Year; CM Siddaramaiah Instructs To Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites.

Karnataka Declares Dengue as Epidemic Disease Amid Record Surge in Cases

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