JAMMU: Commissioner of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav, today reviewed the ongoing citywide thermal fogging and spraying campaign aimed at curbing vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Emphasizing that public health remains the top priority, Dr. Yadav called for sustained and coordinated efforts across all levels.
He instructed field teams to intensify operations in high-risk areas, including waterlogged, densely populated localities, and urged residents to cooperate by keeping surroundings clean, preventing water stagnation in household containers, overhead tanks, and open drains, and properly covering stored water. Citizens were also advised to use mosquito nets, repellents, and wear full-sleeved clothing to minimize exposure to bites.
This special campaign, jointly conducted by the JMC, Health Department, and Anti-Malaria Department, is the third round of fogging this year. The first round was launched in July, and the current phase covers different wards on a daily basis. Today, thermal fogging and spraying were carried out in Ward No. 41 (Bohri area) and Ward No. 61 (Patta Paloura area). While Malaria Control Teams conduct door-to-door spraying, JMC’s specialized machinery handles large-scale thermal fogging.
To ensure systematic coverage, JMC has prepared a ward-wise roster with teams deployed across localities daily. Dr. Yadav informed that the campaign will continue until October 18, addressing the heightened risk of vector-borne diseases during the post-monsoon period.
“Through thermal fogging and spraying, we are actively working to protect the people of Jammu,” said Dr. Yadav. “However, the success of this campaign depends not only on government efforts but also on citizens’ cooperation. Maintaining cleanliness, preventing water stagnation, and following basic preventive measures are crucial to minimizing the risk of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya.”
He noted that dengue cases this year are significantly lower than in 2024, but JMC is taking all measures to prevent any sudden spike. Awareness drives are being conducted alongside fogging to educate residents on personal hygiene, safe water storage, and timely medical consultation for fever or related symptoms.
Malaria Expert Dr. Dhruv Raina and JMC Health Officer Dr. Vinod Sharma were present, briefing the Commissioner on technical aspects of the campaign and recommended precautions. Both emphasized that consistent efforts by authorities, combined with active public participation, are essential to keep Jammu city free from mosquito-borne illnesses.
JMC once again appeals to citizens to support the campaign by maintaining neighborhood cleanliness and promptly reporting water stagnation or mosquito breeding sites to authorities.
