The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has taken proactive steps to address monsoon-related concerns by deploying over 1,000 foggers. Amid the increasing number of dengue and malaria cases, MCD has increased its efforts, conducting daily inspections and using Dengue Breeding Checker (DBC) to combat mosquito breeding.
To deal with the incessant rains and waterlogging in Delhi, MCD has announced the deployment of over 1,000 foggers in all 250 wards of MCD with immediate effect. The move comes after a review meeting chaired by Mayor Shelly Oberoi with officials of the MCD Public Health Department. It is important to note that five weeks have passed since MCD last published its weekly report on vector-borne diseases. Mayor Oberoi emphasized that MCD is conducting daily checks at around 1.5 lakh locations to check for the presence of mosquito larvae. Notices and fines are issued when larvae are found in households.
Mayor Oberoi assured that MCD is taking all necessary precautions to prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya. She said the situation was "under control". According to a press release by the Aam Aadmi Party, during the review meeting, she emphasized the need to identify dengue hot spots in areas where breeding activities are taking place. 
To combat mosquito breeding, more than 3,000 dengue breeding checkers (DBC) and 2,000 field workers will conduct house-to-house inspections, raise awareness and eliminate breeding sites. According to an AAP press release, malaria inspectors, CBDs, field officers and public health department staff check more than 1 million locations every day to prevent mosquito breeding.
MCD's latest report on vector-borne diseases, released on August 7, showed 85 cases of malaria and 348 cases of dengue in the capital this year. It also showed a significant increase in dengue cases, with 105 cases reported in just one week, prompting the MCD to suspend publication of case numbers. An MCD public health official assured that there are enough beds and the situation is currently well managed. Although only one dengue-related death has been reported so far, the number of cases is likely to increase significantly in the coming week due to wet weather conditions.
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