The dengue count has crossed 2,500 cases and 25 patients have died because of the vector-borne disease. Authorities of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital confirmed that 20 patients have died.

While three patients have died in Christian Medical College and Hospital, two have succumbed to the disease in SPS Apollo Hospital.

However, the health department officials continue to play ostrich and admit that only 200 patients have been admitted in the city. They deny that any patient has died yet.