Dengue cases in the capital are nearing the 1,000 mark despite some signs of decline in recent days. In the past 24 hours, a total of 16 people have been diagnosed with dengue fever in different hospitals here.

"Dengue cases gradually fall with the onset of winters. In the past one day, 16 people have been diagnosed with dengue. Most of the patients have been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.