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Dengue in India No Longer Seasonal: Experts Warn of Year-Round Health Threat
Health experts warn that climate change, urbanization, and air pollution are turning dengue into a year-round health threat in India, extending far beyond the traditional monsoon window. Official data shows cases already spiking before the rainy season, with southern states hardest hit. Scientists link rising transmission to warmer temperatures, humidity, and air pollution, while India pushes forward with multiple vaccine candidates.