Tripura on Edge: Dengue Spreads Amid Unfinished Drainage, Stagnant Water

• By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
• Nov 16, 2025
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Even as Tripura battles the seasonal spike of fever, cold, and cough, the state is now grappling with a new menace—a fast-spreading dengue outbreak that has begun alarming residents and health authorities alike.

What began with a few cases in Unakoti has now spilled into the heart of the state. Fresh infections have been detected in Agartala and Jirania, marking a worrying escalation in the past two weeks.

Multiple wards across Agartala city, along with suburban belts and remote villages, are reporting a steady rise in cases. Two patients from the Ramnagar area were among the latest to test positive, though swift intervention by health officials led to timely treatment and recovery.

Behind the sudden spike, officials point to a critical factor: unfinished drainage work and garbage accumulation across parts of Agartala. The resulting stagnant water has turned into fertile breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes, the notorious carriers of dengue fever.

In response, the state Health Department has gone into overdrive. Community Health Officers (CHOs) have been issued special instructions, while ASHA workers are conducting door-to-door checks, keeping a close watch on households and spreading awareness about preventive measures.

Remote areas like Lembuchhara are also reporting rising numbers, with many patients suffering from intense body pain, chills, and high fever. Several continue to struggle with symptoms even after admission, prompting hospitals to set up dedicated dengue care facilities.

But the frontline battle is now focused on prevention. ASHA workers are urging families to eliminate even the smallest collections of stagnant water around their homes—flowerpots, buckets, discarded containers—as these can become hotspots for mosquito breeding in a matter of days.

As Tripura braces for winter, health experts warn that the fight against dengue will require both vigilance and community cooperation. With cases climbing steadily, the message is clear: preventing mosquito breeding now could save countless lives in the coming weeks.