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Health
Dengue mosquito larvae discovered inside homes in Bhopal, survey finds 4,208 houses affected
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:46 PM
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A health department survey in Bhopal detected dengue mosquito larvae in 4,208 of 89,702 inspected houses and in 5,023 water containers, which have now been destroyed.
The Madhya Pradesh health department conducted a door‑to‑door survey across Bhopal, inspecting 89,702 residences for potential dengue breeding sites. Inspectors found mosquito larvae in 4,208 homes, indicating that dengue‑carrying vectors are establishing themselves inside private dwellings.
In addition to the indoor findings, the survey identified larvae in 5,023 water storage containers such as drums, tanks and buckets. All contaminated containers were emptied, cleaned and treated with larvicides to eliminate the breeding grounds.
Health officials warned that the presence of larvae inside homes raises the risk of a dengue outbreak, especially during the monsoon season. Residents have been urged to regularly cover water storage, discard stagnant water, and cooperate with vector‑control teams.
The department plans to continue weekly monitoring and intensify community awareness campaigns to curb the spread of dengue in the city.
In addition to the indoor findings, the survey identified larvae in 5,023 water storage containers such as drums, tanks and buckets. All contaminated containers were emptied, cleaned and treated with larvicides to eliminate the breeding grounds.
Health officials warned that the presence of larvae inside homes raises the risk of a dengue outbreak, especially during the monsoon season. Residents have been urged to regularly cover water storage, discard stagnant water, and cooperate with vector‑control teams.
The department plans to continue weekly monitoring and intensify community awareness campaigns to curb the spread of dengue in the city.