Health Minister A K Walia, after a high-level meeting, said the intermittent showers last week combined with rising temperature have created conditions conducive for breeding of aedes mosquitoes which needs to be checked urgently.
"Breeding of aedes mosquitoes in summer is a matter of serious concern as it may lead to spread of vector borne diseases in the city," he said.
The meeting was attended by over 200 senior officials of various concerned departments and agencies.
He said besides containing dengue, there was also a need to take steps to prevent spread of diseases such as malaria, chikungunya, gastroenteritis and jaundice in the city.
Officials said breeding of aedes mosquitoes has been detected in 67 areas across the city including certain posh localities.
The total number of dengue cases recorded this year till last week was 21 out of which 12 cases were reported from neighbouring states.
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"The situation is under control but it underscores the fact that we need to take more precautions against the outbreak of dengue in the coming months," said Walia.
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