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IN PHOTOS: BMC intensifies pre-monsoon mosquito control drive in Mumbai

Updated On: 29 May, 2026 12:16 AM IST | Aditi Pawar

The Mumbai civic body's insecticide department inspected 32,51,623 households across all 26 administrative wards between January and May 27 (Wednesday). During the same period, fogging operations were carried out in the vicinity of 30,17,220 households. (Pics/BMC)

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Officials said a total of 22,800 area visits were conducted as part of the drive. Pic/ BMC

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Officials said a total of 22,800 area visits were conducted as part of the drive. Pic/ BMC
Area visits were conducted as part of the drive, aimed at preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria ahead of the monsoon season

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Area visits were conducted as part of the drive, aimed at preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria ahead of the monsoon season

During inspections, mosquito larvae responsible for dengue transmission (Aedes aegypti) were detected at 37,800 locations, while larvae of malaria-causing mosquitoes (Anopheles stephensi) were found at 4,529 sites

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During inspections, mosquito larvae responsible for dengue transmission (Aedes aegypti) were detected at 37,800 locations, while larvae of malaria-causing mosquitoes (Anopheles stephensi) were found at 4,529 sites

All identified breeding grounds were immediately destroyed by civic teams, the BMC said

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All identified breeding grounds were immediately destroyed by civic teams, the BMC said

Around 4,000 building redevelopment project sites across Mumbai have also been covered under the campaign, with safety officers trained to implement mosquito-control measures more effectively

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Around 4,000 building redevelopment project sites across Mumbai have also been covered under the campaign, with safety officers trained to implement mosquito-control measures more effectively

Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide reviewed mosquito control operations, while over 1,000 BMC staff continued citywide inspections.

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Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide reviewed mosquito control operations, while over 1,000 BMC staff continued citywide inspections.

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