A host of police stations, metro stations and schools have been challaned by the MCD after they were found to be a breeding ground for dengue-carrying mosquitoes. Moreover, touted as the biggest temple in the city, Akshardham temple has turned into the biggest breeding ground for mosquitoes in the Capital. Around 53 mosquito breeding points in the temple have been identified by the East Delhi Municipal Corporation.
Also, the MCD's waste to management plant has also been identified as one of the biggest mosquito breeding points. Till now only one challan had been issued to the temple authorities whereas the law states otherwise. As per the rules, each and every point that is identified as a breeding ground for mosquitoes should be challaned separately.
According to the data provided by the three MCDs, total 119 cases of dengue with one death have been registered this year. The number of cases (8) in August has seen a steep rise as compared to 38 cases in 2011; 10 cases in 2012; 41 in 2013 and 23 cases in 2014 in August. In North and South DMC, total 42 cases have been recorded, whereas total 13 cases of dengue have been witnessed in the EDMC. Total 995 cases were recorded in 2014; 5,574 in year 2013; 2,093 in year 2012; 1,131 cases in 2011 and 6,259 cases in 2010.
The malaria statistics too reveal a grim picture. Around 20 cases were recorded till August 2015; 53 cases in 2014; 122 cases in 2013; 88 cases in 2012 and 20 cases in 2011.
During the standing committee meeting, leader of Opposition Mukesh Goel said, "Delhi has become the breeding ground for the mosquitoes. There are a number of potholed roads and streets with mosquitoes calling for an epidemic-like situation." He further stressed on the MCD's failure to be able to curb this situation in the last so many years.
Chandni Chowk police station, Delhi Jal Board office of Dilshad Garden, DTC bus depot of Yamuna Vihar, Ambedkar Collefe have been challaned too in the process.