According to a latest report revealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), it has come to light that there are 21 mosquito breeding spots on sheds and roofs of Dadar, Matunga, Mahim, and Sion railway stations.
BMC’s G north ward insecticide department found this during their special drive to control Malaria and dengue cases. The G North ward comprises Dadar, Mahim, Matunga, and Dharavi areas.
Official stated that the insecticide department sprays pesticides on the accumulated water on the roofs of the railway stations. They have also appealed to the local residents of these areas to not let any water get accumulated in their offices or house.
Moreover, the civic body has sent notices to around 400 housing societies where the breeding spots of Anopheles mosquito larvae were found this year.
BMC found breeding spots and stagnant water accumulated on the sites of some societies in Dadar and Matunga areas where repair work is carried out where 26 cases were prosecuted in magistrate court.
This development came as Mumbai witnessed heavy rainfall for the past few days. Owing to which, the possibility of spreading epidemic diseases has also increased across the city.
Reports further stated that earlier this month, Mumbai reported around 119 malaria cases and 19 dengue cases across the city. So far, from January 1 to July 10, Mumbai has reported 1,362 malaria cases and 142 dengue cases.
As per the Praja Foundation report, in the past 10 years the G North ward reported 2,089 malaria cases and 383 dengue cases.
What are the symptoms of malaria?
- getting cold
- high fever
- Headache
- sore throat
- to sweat
- fatigue
- feeling restless
- Vomiting
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