PCMC: Dengue larvae found in 1,450 houses

PCMC steps up efforts to combat mosquito-borne diseases; residents urged to stay vigilant

27June, 2024

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has identified dengue larvae in 1,450 residences within the twin city. With the advent of the monsoon season, the PCMC Health Department has ramped up its inspections to tackle mosquito breeding. From June 1 to 22, the vector borne diseases control department conducted an extensive survey, examining 101,195 houses and 280 construction sites.

In their preventive efforts, authorities have issued 585 notices to various entities and imposed fines totaling Rs 72,000. Additionally, 14 individuals were penalized for creating mosquito breeding grounds.

To prevent the spread of dengue, the health department is also inspecting construction sites, scrap yards, and other potential breeding areas. These intensified measures aim to minimize the risk of mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon.

During the inspections, 282 tire and puncture repair shops, as well as 474,040 containers, were examined. Dengue larvae were found in 1,454 containers. Necessary mosquito prevention actions have been taken at these sites, and notices have been issued to the responsible parties.

Citizens are encouraged to support the dengue and malaria prevention campaign by cooperating with inspection teams to curb the outbreak of these diseases in the city.

In response to the heightened risk of dengue during the monsoon, PCMC has introduced several proactive measures. Rapid testing kits for dengue are now available in municipal hospitals and clinics, and guppy fish are being introduced into clean water sources to control mosquito populations.

Residents are advised to routinely check household items and containers for standing water, which serves as breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Common areas to inspect include indoor flower pots, money plant containers, and refrigerator drip pans. Regular cleaning of these areas can help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Vijayakumar Khorate, additional commissioner of PCMC, emphasized the importance of eliminating mosquito breeding sites: “All establishments, including industrial units, construction sites, offices, households, and commercial shops, must promptly destroy any existing mosquito breeding sites or face strict action.”

He added, “The municipal corporation is paying special attention to construction sites across the city. Notices are being issued, and penal actions are being taken against establishments where mosquito breeding sites are found.”