Bengaluru: Larvae-eating fish released in ponds

Rain may have come as a refreshing change from the searing heat, but it has added to the city's dengue burden. What's worrying is that the number is significantly higher than the corresponding period last year. If this is the situation now, what could happen post monsoon, when cases usually peak, is anybody's guess. The authorities must strengthen vectorcontrol strategies like fogging to eliminate mosquito-breeding spaces. Even early detection and better awareness will help contain the spread. Citizens should do their bit by using mosquito repellents and preventing water from stagnating. With the Covid threat still persisting, the state can ill-afford another health crisis.