Between January and March, the civic body had inspected the premises of about 70 government and semi-government agencies and directed them to take preventive steps. However, even after being given a window period of one month to clear scrap, the agencies have failed to get back to insecticide department of the civic body, said sources.
To prevent an outbreak of mosquito-borne ailments during the rainy season, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun working on its monsoon preparedness plan. Starting May 2, about 222 health officials will inspect all city wards to look for mosquito-breeding spots and advise corrective measures.
Between January and March, the civic body had inspected the premises of about 70 government and semi-government agencies and directed them to take preventive steps. However, even after being given a window period of one month to clear scrap, the agencies have failed to get back to insecticide department of the civic body, said sources.
The Public Works Department, central and western railways, BARC, MMRDA, Mhada, Airport Authority, Mazgaon Docks and Mumbai Port Trust were among the agencies that were asked to clear scrap and fix openings in water tanks as they may lead to accumulation and stagnation of water. While dengue mosquitoes breed in fresh water, vectors responsible for malaria thrive in scrap and garbage.
"The concerned agencies were given time until April 30 to correct the defects," said Dr Rajan Naringrekar, BMC's insecticide officer. "Only one or two agencies have come forward to submit a report of rectifications. From May 2, onwards the inspectors will conduct a ward-wise inspection and issue notices if faults are found. The inspectors look for accumulation of scrap, they check if water tanks are properly covered, as also the check for apertures, gaps or leaks in pipes."
Last year, about 1,000 notices were served by the BMC on various offices and housing societies for failing to keep their premises clean.
Recorded dengue cases
Year cases deaths
2012 1008 5
2013 927 11
2014 861 12
2015 98
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