Dengue Outbreak in Dhule Claims 10 Lives, Health Officials Urge Caution
Dateline/Lead: Dhule, [Your Name] — An alarming surge in dengue has led to 10 deaths in two weeks, prompting a district-wide alert.
Details: Victims include both children and adults; post-monsoon stagnation created ideal Aedes breeding.
Authorities’ action: Awareness drives, fumigation, larval control, door-to-door surveys; clinics asked to report suspected cases.
Public advisory: Remove stagnant water; use repellents; seek immediate care for fever, headache, joint pain; avoid self-medication.
Status: Hospitals report rising admissions; administration monitors and coordinates response.