Dengue Fever risk in Surat

Dengue Fever Prevention Guide for Surat

Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by Aedes mosquitoes that causes high fever, severe headache, joint pain, and in serious cases, bleeding and shock. It has no specific treatment, making prevention essential.

Surat faces elevated risk due to its tropical climate, dense urban population, and frequent waterlogging from the Tapi River and monsoon rains. Construction sites, open water storage, and inadequate drainage create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Your risk score of 67/100 indicates significant exposure potential. Immediate action can reduce this.

Eliminate standing water weekly. Empty flower pots, coolers, discarded tires, and containers around your home. Surat's stored water habits make this critical.

Use mosquito repellents containing DEET or picaridin, especially during dawn and dusk when Aedes mosquitoes bite most actively.

Install window screens and sleep under treated nets. Wear full-sleeved clothing during peak transmission months from June to November.

Report stagnant water in public areas to Surat Municipal Corporation. Community participation reduces neighborhood breeding sites.

Seek immediate medical attention if fever persists beyond two days with body rash or bleeding symptoms.

Consistent application of these measures significantly lowers infection probability in high-risk zones like Surat.