Health Minister K.G. Arunraj announced on August 5, 2026, that El Nino-induced rainfall reduction may increase dengue risks due to water storage practices.
The state is monitoring fever cases across 5,781 hospitals and utilizing 4,083 laboratories under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme to track potential outbreaks.
Authorities have deployed 38 District Rapid Response Teams and 385 Block Rapid Response Teams to conduct field inspections and ensure immediate containment of infectious diseases.