The survey showed that breeding sites were found mainly in the water tank at hospital terraces, and discarded plastic buckets, said PMC health officials. (Representational image) The survey showed that breeding sites were found mainly in the water tank at hospital terraces, and discarded plastic buckets, said PMC health officials. Preliminary results of an ongoing survey have already found dengue breeding sites at 24 such hospitals across Kasba Peth, Aundh, Warje, Fergusson College Road, Parvati , Dhankawadi, Kothrud and Vishrantwadi. The survey showed that breeding sites were found mainly in the water tank at hospital terraces, and discarded plastic buckets, said PMC health officials. “ It is only when an outbreak occurs that residents allow us to inspect their homes,” said a PMC health official.

Source: Indian Express August 11, 2017 23:38 UTC