With the arrival of good monsoon rains in Udaipur, mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria are on rise. In response, the Udaipur Municipal Corporation has begun strict measures to control the situation. Health Officer Satyanarayan Sharma reported that fines totaling Rs. 6,000 have been imposed on 12 street vendors and shopkeepers for spreading garbage outside their establishments.

262 Dengue Cases Reported

So far, 262 dengue cases have been identified in Udaipur’s Municipal Corporation and UDA areas. Out of these, 202 cases are from Udaipur city and 60 from the Girwa (UDA periphery) region. 

Expansion of High-Risk Zones

A month ago, Jagdish Chowk and Dhanmandi were considered high-risk zones for dengue. Now, areas such as Police Line, Madri, Bhupalpura, Sector-14, Fatehpura, Dewali, TD, Nai, Savina, Badgaon, and Bedla have also been included in the high-risk category. Out of the 385 dengue patients reported across the district, 262 are from these high-risk zones.

Mild Symptoms in Dengue Patients

CMHO Dr. S.L. Bamnia assured that no severe symptoms have been observed in dengue patients so far. Only 20-30 percent of patients need hospitalization, and even those admitted are recovering and returning home after treatment.

Malaria Cases Found in UDA Areas

In contrast, only four malaria patients have been reported in the city's 70 wards under the Municipal Corporation. However, 44 malaria cases have been found in UDA areas like Girwa, Badgaon, Bhuwana, Teetardi, and Balicha.

Anti-Larva Activities in Full Swing

Municipal Commissioner Ram Prakash informed that the Municipal Corporation is working with CMHO Dr. Bamaniya's team to carry out anti-larva activities. An intensive campaign is underway in the walled city to control mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria. Awareness drives are also being conducted to educate the public.

Appeal to Residents

District Collector Arvind Kumar Poswal and Municipal Commissioner Ram Prakash have appealed to residents to change the water in coolers and flower pots daily. They urged people to keep their surroundings clean and ensure that water does not accumulate. Residents are advised to apply mosquito repellent cream during the day, wear full-body covering clothes, and maintain clean, ventilated rooms. The Municipal Corporation is also cleaning water-filled potholes and encouraging people not to allow water to collect in coolers and containers, as dengue mosquitoes breed in clean water.