# Kerala chikungunya cases hit 105, WHO warns of resurgence 2026-08-08T06:45:26+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet As of August 4, Kerala has reported 105 confirmed and 62 probable chikungunya cases, mostly in Thiruvananthapuram. The spike follows intense monsoon rains and hot weather that have boosted Aedes mosquito numbers. The World Health Organization issued a global alert in July 2025, warning that the world risks a repeat of the 2004-05 epidemic that hit Kerala in 2006-07. Public health experts say the actual number of cases is likely several times higher because few patients are tested. The virus causes severe joint pain and long-term disability, though it rarely kills. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Aedes mosquitoes, chikungunya, Kerala, Monsoon, vector control, WHO Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-chikungunya-cases-hit-105-who-warns-of-resurgence/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-chikungunya-cases-hit-105-who-warns-of-resurgence/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.