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Mosquito Alert: Guppy Fish Fight Dengue in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
31 Aug
Summary
- Guppy fish released at 512 locations for biological mosquito control.
- Health workers conduct household checks and promote 'Dry Day' initiative.
- Free malaria and dengue testing available at municipal health centres.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has amplified preventive actions against mosquito breeding amid changing weather patterns. Municipal commissioner Amol Yedge confirmed the release of guppy fish at 512 sites citywide as part of biological control efforts.
Health workers are actively engaged in anti-larval measures and fogging operations across all ten municipal zones. They are inspecting households for potential breeding spots and encouraging residents to observe a weekly 'Dry Day.'
The civic body is also conducting an awareness campaign, educating students on vector-borne diseases. Citizens experiencing symptoms such as fever or body ache are urged to visit municipal health centres for free malaria and dengue testing and prompt medical advice.
