Manipur faces a sharp rise in dengue cases with 2,343 infections and one death reported in 2025. Health officials cite monsoon rains and poor sanitation as key causes, prompting intensified vector-control measures across the state.
Manipur is witnessing an alarming surge in dengue infections this year, with 2,343 confirmed cases and one reported death, according to an official report from the Health and Family Welfare Department. The mosquito-borne disease has seen a 73.17 per cent rise in positive cases compared to the same period last year, reflecting a serious public health challenge for the northeastern state.
Officials said that 11 new cases were recorded on Monday alone, pushing the total number of infected individuals higher than in any of the previous years. The lone fatality occurred in Bishnupur district, underscoring the growing severity of dengue’s spread beyond urban centers into rural and hill areas.
Between January 1 and October 12, 2025, health authorities conducted 5,630 dengue tests, of which 2,343 were found positive. This marks a significant rise from 1,353 cases reported during the corresponding period in 2024 — an increase of nearly 1,000 infections within a year.
Imphal Valley Worst Affected
Among Manipur’s 16 administrative districts, Imphal West has recorded the highest number of infections with 1,686 cases, followed by Imphal East (365), Bishnupur (69), Thoubal (63), Senapati (45), and Kakching (37).
Health experts note that the most affected areas—Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, and Thoubal—fall within the densely populated Imphal Valley, where stagnant water and poor drainage systems have contributed to mosquito breeding. Meanwhile, Senapati and Kakching, located in hill regions, are also witnessing a worrying rise in infections.
Officials Raise Alarm Over Rapid Spread
Health authorities said the surge in dengue cases highlights growing concerns over the disease’s spread across both valley and hill regions. Officials attribute this sharp increase to prolonged monsoon rains, clogged drains, and stagnant water accumulation, which provide ideal breeding conditions for Aedes mosquitoes — the primary carriers of the dengue virus.
A senior official of the Health and Family Welfare Department stated,
“We are witnessing one of the steepest rises in dengue cases in recent years. Climate changes, urban crowding, and delayed disposal of stagnant water have made control efforts more challenging.”
Government Steps Up Response
In response to the situation, the Health and Family Welfare Department has intensified vector-control measures, launching fogging operations, larvicidal drives, and public awareness campaigns in high-risk areas. Teams have been deployed across affected districts to monitor mosquito density and ensure early detection of suspected cases.
The Urban Development Department and local municipal bodies have also joined the campaign, urging residents to:
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Keep their surroundings clean and dry
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Remove stagnant water from containers, rooftops, and drains
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Cover water storage units
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Use mosquito repellents and bed nets
Officials are further advising residents experiencing high fever, joint pain, body aches, nausea, or rashes to seek immediate medical attention to prevent severe complications such as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome.
Public Cooperation Key to Containment
Experts have emphasized that government intervention alone cannot curb dengue transmission unless citizens take preventive steps at the community level.
Dr. L. Suraj, a public health specialist in Imphal, said,
“Community participation is crucial. The mosquito that spreads dengue can breed even in a spoonful of water. Awareness and cleanliness are the most effective vaccines we have right now.”
Outlook for the Coming Months
With monsoon conditions likely to persist for a few more weeks, health officials are on alert for potential new outbreaks. Surveillance teams have been directed to conduct regular door-to-door inspections in urban colonies, especially in Imphal West and East, where transmission rates remain high.
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Authorities are hopeful that with sustained fogging drives, sanitation efforts, and public awareness, the rising trend can be brought under control before the year’s end. However, experts warn that unless climate resilience, urban drainage, and waste management systems improve, dengue will remain a recurring health threat in Manipur.
