JAMMU: The Jammu Municipal Corporation on Friday launched a comprehensive city-wide fogging and spraying campaign across all 75 wards to curb mosquito breeding and prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases.
The drive is being undertaken on the directions of JMC Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav and under the supervision of Health Officer Dr Shahid Hussain in coordination with the Health Department.
The campaign will continue from August 7 to November 10, 2026, with fogging and anti-mosquito spraying to be carried out in a phased manner across the city.
Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav appealed to citizens to cooperate with JMC field teams and ensure that water does not accumulate in and around their homes.
He said stagnant water provides ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes and increases the risk of diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria.
As part of the campaign, anti-mosquito spraying will be carried out during the early morning hours, while thermal fogging will be undertaken after 4 p.m. every day.
The first round of the drive will cover all 75 wards according to the phased programme.
The JMC has advised elderly persons and people suffering from asthma or smoke allergies to remain indoors during thermal fogging and keep doors and windows closed until the fog clears.
Residents have also been asked to regularly clean coolers, water containers, tyres, flowerpots, drains, rooftops and other places where water may accumulate.
The civic body said eliminating stagnant water remains one of the most effective ways to prevent mosquito breeding and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
The Corporation said subsequent rounds of fogging and spraying would be undertaken as required to ensure effective mosquito control across the city.
“Stop stagnant water. Stop mosquito breeding. Help keep Jammu safe from mosquito-borne diseases,” the JMC appealed.
