India, Aug. 21 -- Experts warn that the recent rains is expected to trigger a sharp rise in vector-borne diseases in the city.

According to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data, 11 cases of dengue were reported in July, and 18 additional cases were reported between August 1 and August 16. For chikungunya, there were 2 cases in July, increasing to 4 cases in August.

Dr Abhijit Lodha, physician at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, said that the recent heavy rains in the past two days is likely to facilitate mosquito breeding and eventually rise in vector-borne disease cases.

"In a month, I have come across ten patients of dengue and two patients of chikungunya. Most of the cases are patients with secondary infection of dengue. The number of cases...