Thoothukudi Corporation intensifies dengue preventive measures following rains
Thoothukudi Corporation has launched intensive dengue prevention measures, including door-to-door inspections and fogging, following recent rainfall. Authorities are actively removing mosquito breeding sites and imposing fines on residents who fail to maintain sanitary conditions.
Why it matters
Proactive public health interventions are essential for controlling vector-borne disease outbreaks in urban areas after monsoon rains.
Thoothukudi Corporation intensifies dengue preventive measures following rains left Fogging operation being carried out by the Thoothukudi Corporation. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/f8oanv/article71620483.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2315_24_10_2026_18_18_37_1_THOOTHUKUDI_25.JPG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT THOOTHUKUDI : TAMIL NADU : 24/10/2026 : Fogging operation being carried out by Thoothukudi corporation to prevent the spread of dengue.(special arrangement) THOOTHUKUDI Thoothukudi Corporation has intensified dengue prevention measures following the intermittent rainfall in the city over the past week. A total of 212 Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBC) have been engaged in door-to-door inspections across 60 wards of the corporation to identify mosquito larvae in water storage tanks, drums, flower pots, coconut shells, discarded tyres and other potential breeding sites. Larvicides are being applied and mosquito control activities are being carried out to prevent mosquito breeding.
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