Eliminate stagnant water, use repellents, doctors adviseJammu Tawi, Oct 2: Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir with 1,142 infections reported so far this year, health officials confirmed on Thursday. Mosquito repellents and full-sleeved clothing are essential protective measures, they added. Doctors warned that stomach pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding from gums or nose, vomiting blood, blood in stools, extreme fatigue, or restlessness could indicate severe dengue requiring immediate medical attention. In 2024, J&K recorded approximately 7,000 dengue cases. The year 2023 saw 6,403 cases, and 2022 recorded the highest ever—8,269 cases with 18 deaths.