With the increase in monsoonal rains, dengue related cases have also increased with 1,300 cases reported from Colombo this year alone. Two deaths have also been reported.
CMC Health Unit and Health Ministry officials, the Tri- Forces and Environmental Police personnel are conducting inspections to control the situation. Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) sources said. Around 320 officials have formed 60 teams to conduct inspections in Colombo.
Of the 3,500 houses already inspected, 400 were found to be conducive to dengue breeding.
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