“A major section of the area is a wetland with a high water table. Stagnant water pools encourage the breeding of mosquitos. Further, the accumulation of refuse, which may include water-holding containers, also contributes towards breeding places for mosquitos,” said Marx.
“The department envisages that the infestation will subside due to the winter period. Lower temperatures are not conducive to the survival of hibernating larvae.”
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