Friday Dry Day drive promotes mosquito control in Cyberabad

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation conducted its weekly Friday Dry Day campaign to promote mosquito control and prevent dengue, malaria and chikungunya.

As part of the weekly campaign, officials organised awareness programmes, live demonstrations, anti-larval operations and sanitation drives. Meanwhile, they also carried out field inspections across schools, residential colonies, community spaces and other public places in Cyberabad.

Friday Dry Day campaign focuses on mosquito control

The Serilingampally MLA also joined the awareness programme at his residence. Further, he urged residents to make Friday Dry Day a weekly habit to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

Officials demonstrated simple measures to stop mosquito breeding. Additionally, they asked residents to empty stagnant water from coolers, flower pots, trays and tyres. They also advised people to keep overhead tanks and water containers covered. Residents should maintain clean surroundings and remove mosquito breeding sources before they become a health risk.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation urged citizens to spend five minutes every Friday inspecting their homes and surroundings. Finally, it said regular public participation would help reduce mosquito breeding and build a healthier Cyberabad.