The National Dengue Control Unit states that the number of dengue patients reported from the Colombo District has exceeded 12,000.

Accordingly, 12,017 cases have been reported so far this year, accounting for 20.43 per cent of the total cases.

The National Dengue Control Unit further announced that a total of 58,810 dengue cases have been reported so far this year, while the death toll has risen to 39.

It is also noted that 2,604 dengue cases were reported within the last 24 hours alone.

Health data indicates that 3,422 cases were reported within the first three days of July.

The highest monthly number of dengue cases during the past seven months was recorded in June, with 21,547 cases.

In addition, 7,866 cases were reported in January, 5,721 in February, 6,013 in March, 5,651 in April, and 8,590 in May.

At the provincial level, 52.50 per cent of total dengue patients have been reported from the Western Province, with 30,876 cases recorded.

Furthermore, 9,316 cases have been reported from the Southern Province, 5,129 from the Sabaragamuwa Province, and 4,542 from the Central Province.

At the district level, the highest number of cases has been reported from the Colombo and Gampaha districts, with 12,017 cases from Colombo and 11,740 from Gampaha.

Additionally, 4,262 cases have been reported from Matara, 3,955 from Kalutara, 3,575 from Kandy, 3,530 from Ratnapura, and 3,364 from Galle.

The lowest number of dengue cases has been reported from the Mullaitivu District, with 35 cases.

Health authorities have identified 142 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions as high-risk dengue zones at present.

In view of the prevailing situation, health authorities urge the public to take immediate measures to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and maintain a clean environment.