RAJOURI: A comprehensive fogging drive was carried out today across all municipalities of Rajouri district, including Rajouri town, as a concerted effort to combat spread of dengue. The initiative was launched under the supervision of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC Raj Kumar Thapa, who also holds the charge of Administrator for the municipalities of Nowshera, Kalakote, Sunderbani and Thanamandi.
In response to the increasing concerns over dengue cases in the district, the fogging operation was launched simultaneously in all municipal areas. This proactive measure aimed to reduce mosquito breeding and prevent further spread of the disease, which poses a significant health risk to the local population.
The ADDC emphasized the importance of the drive in safeguarding public health. He said that every municipality under his jurisdiction, including the urban pockets of Rajouri town, is being targeted to ensure thorough coverage. "Our priority is to break the chain of mosquito breeding, especially in the vulnerable areas with stagnant water and increased mosquito threat. The fogging drive is part of our larger strategy to protect the community from dengue," said Thapa.
Executive Officers (EOs) of all municipalities were actively involved in coordinating the logistics of the drive, ensuring that all areas, including public spaces, residential colonies, and commercial zones, were covered. Special attention was given to high-density areas. The health authorities and municipal bodies have been working in close coordination to ensure the effectiveness of the fogging operations. The ADDC said that the fogging process will continue in the coming days, with follow-up measures planned in areas showing signs of dengue resurgence.
In addition to the fogging drive, the district administration is also focused on raising public awareness about dengue prevention. Citizens have been urged to cooperate with the administration by keeping their surroundings clean, ensuring that there is no stagnant water in and around their homes, and promptly reporting any suspected cases of dengue to health officials.
