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Several factors, including temperature, moisture and rainfall, contribute to the rise in dengue cases, says an expert. The disease also follows a cyclical trend, which is well documented.“We cannot say whether dengue cases will remain low or peak up next year. NEW DELHI: Till Monday, Delhi has recorded 2,774 cases of dengue this year — the lowest since 2014 when 895 cases of the mosquito-borne disease were reported in the city. But the authorities alone cannot tackle the crisis,” said a municipal health officer. In rare cases, the ailment can be fatal.In 2015, 60 people died due to dengue in Delhi, as per the municipal data..