Researchers at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and collaborators have developed a Dengue Early Warning System, capable of predicting potential outbreaks over two months in advance.

Features of the System

Climate-Based Predictors:
The system integrates observed climatic variables—temperature, rainfall, and humidity—and analyzes their interactions with dengue transmission at a regional level.

Advance Warning Capability:
The model can predict potential outbreaks with a lead time of over two months, providing a crucial window for health authorities to implement preventive actions.