Dengue Cases Surge | Several Colombo Zones At High Risk

COLOMBO (News1st): The Colombo Municipal Council has identified Mutuwal, Mattakkuliya, Borella, and Kirulapone as high-risk dengue zones, with 3,400 cases reported across these areas so far this year. 

Within the boundaries Colombo Municipal Council alone, 165 cases have already been recorded this month, and authorities warn that ongoing rainfall could trigger a further rise in infections.

Island-wide, dengue cases have surpassed 107,651 this year, with the highest concentrations recorded in the Gampaha, Colombo, and Kandy districts.

In response to the escalating situation, a special mosquito control campaign was launched yesterday and will continue till November 14.