Vijayawada Municipal Commissioner (VMC) HM Dhyanchandra inspected several areas on Monday.  Photo | Express
Vijayawada

VMC reviews mosquito control measures with drone technology

The VMC chief emphasized the necessity of mosquito control by monitoring drone-based larvicidal oil spraying in major canals and drains to prevent disease outbreaks.

Express News Service

VIJAYAWADA: Vijayawada Municipal Commissioner (VMC) HM Dhyanchandra inspected several areas on Monday. He instructed officials to spray mosquito larvicidal (ML) oil on sewage water in major outfall drains and Budameru Canals using drones. The VMC chief emphasised the importance of mosquito control to prevent diseases caused by mosquitoes.

He visited NTR Circle, Kanakadurga Nagar, Gunadala in Circle 3, Budameru Canal in Circle 2, and Gollapalem Gattu areas in Circle 1 on Monday.

At NTR Circle and Kanakadurga Nagar, which fall under Circle 3, he instructed officials to ensure proper sanitation management in coordination with the Industrial Area Local Authority (IALA).

Later, he inspected the drone-based ML oil spraying process at Budameru Canal.

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