Udupi to Impose Fines on Residents Who Fail to Eliminate Mosquito Breeding as Dengue Cases Rise

Udupi municipal council announced a new policy that will levy fines on households that fail to eradicate stagnant water pools, marking a hard‑line stance against dengue spread.

The decision follows a spike in dengue cases across the district, with health officials reporting an increase of 25% compared to the previous year and noting that breeding sites in residential and commercial premises are a major factor.

Public health experts say the fines should incentivize residents to clean drains and empty water containers, potentially cutting mosquito breeding by 30% within the next few months. Source: Google News – Udupi.