Dengue Outbreak Risk Assessment and Response in Dhaka South City Corporation: High Larvae Prevalence and Hemorrhagic Risk
A pre-monsoon survey conducted in May 2026 identified 63 wards in the Dhaka South City Corporation as being at high risk for dengue, with 27-28 wards classified as extreme-risk hotspots. While Aedes mosquito larvae were confirmed in 60 to 80 percent of households, health authorities have also issued warnings regarding the emergence of a potentially severe hemorrhagic dengue variant. Response efforts include a nationwide three-month campaign and a week-long crash program starting from Sunday to eliminate breeding sites.
Hazard specifics
Disease
dengue
Notes
Pre-monsoon survey identified 63 high-risk wards. Larvae found in buildings and homes. Outbreak is now linked to the potential emergence of a severe hemorrhagic variant of dengue and requires city-wide cleaning and awareness.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 63 · city_corporation | ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি করপোরেশনের ৬৩টি ওয়ার্ড |
63 · city_corporation
ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি করপোরেশনের ৬৩টি ওয়ার্ডAgencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Launch of a nationwide three-month prevention campaign and a week-long crash program to combat dengue spread and eliminate breeding sites.