The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a public advisory cautioning against the potential spread of mosquito- and insect-borne diseases during the ongoing monsoon season.
According to the NDMA, mosquitoes and other seasonal insects can transmit dangerous viruses that cause life-threatening illnesses, including dengue fever, malaria, chikungunya, and other vector-borne infections. Globally, insect-borne diseases are responsible for nearly one million deaths annually.
The advisory urges people to take preventive steps, such as ensuring that rainwater does not collect in and around their homes. Water containers, storage tanks, and flowerpots should be kept dry to eliminate breeding sites for mosquitoes.
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The NDMA also advises seeking prompt medical attention in cases of fever, headaches, or body aches and emphasises the need for proactive measures to reduce disease risks during the rainy season.
This health alert follows an earlier NDMA warning about heavy rains and flooding across various regions of the country. The authority also issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) warning for Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat, and Kumrat Valley.