NDMA Warns of Mosquito Borne Disease Risk
NDMA Warns of Increased Risk of Insect-Borne Diseases During Rainy Season
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the growing risk of dangerous diseases spread by mosquitoes and other seasonal insects. These insects can carry viruses that lead to serious illnesses such as dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, and other vector-borne diseases.
According to the NDMA, insect-borne diseases cause about one million deaths worldwide each year. The authority urges the public to take simple but effective precautions to reduce the risk of infection.
Preventive steps include ensuring that rainwater does not collect around homes. Containers, water tanks, flowerpots, and other places where water can gather should be kept dry to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
The advisory also stresses the importance of seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms such as fever, body aches, or headaches appear.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary This alert comes shortly after the NDMA issued a separate warning about heavy rains and floods in various parts of the country. Additionally, the NDMA has raised concerns over the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in regions including Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat, and Kumrat Valley.ns during the ongoing rainy season.
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