Dengue cases are on the rise in Karachi, with the metropolis reporting 480 new cases in the past month alone, Sindh’s health department said on Saturday. According to the health department’s report, the most number of cases — 222 — were reported in Karachi’s East district, with Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Jamshed Town being the most affected. Cases this month — 480; Most affected district — East and Cases reported this year — 1,149. The District Central registered 112 cases, with North Nazimabad.