Tambaram corpn on alert over dengue

CHENNAI: The Tambaram corporation is taking measures to prevent the spread of dengue fever within its jurisdiction.

Weekly inspections are conducted to identify potential mosquito breeding areas, such as overhead and downstream tanks, wells, and streets littered with garbage.

The corporation has deployed 16 small fogging machines and 14 vehicle-mounted fogging machines. Government and municipal officials have been instructed to locate and eradicate mosquito larvae in public buildings and construction sites.

Efforts are made to clear stagnant water bodies of tires and other debris that could serve as breeding sites.

Additionally, the corporation commissioner R Alagumeena will install rainwater reservoirs in schools, parks, and government facilities.