Chennai Dengue Prevention Drive: 1,534 Schools Cleared of Waste and Mosquito Breeding Spots

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has intensified its dengue and fever prevention measures by clearing unwanted materials and discarded tyres from 1,534 schools across Chennai.

The civic body carried out the special anti-dengue drive on September 26, 2026, covering educational institutions across all 15 zones of the city. The initiative focused on removing potential mosquito breeding spots and preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases.

8,351 Kg of Waste and Discarded Tyres Removed

During the drive, GCC teams removed a total of 8,351 kg of unwanted materials and discarded tyres from school campuses.

Of this, 7,419 kg of unwanted materials capable of collecting stagnant water were cleared. Another 932 kg of discarded tyres were collected and removed from the premises.

Stagnant water in discarded materials and tyres can provide suitable breeding conditions for mosquitoes, making their removal an important part of dengue prevention efforts.

Anti-Dengue Drive Covers 1,534 Schools

The campaign covered:

- 635 government and Corporation-run schools

- 899 private schools

- Educational institutions across all 15 GCC zones

- Around 3,214 workers deployed for the operation

Teams inspected school premises and focused on identifying and eliminating locations that could support mosquito breeding.

Fogging and Larvicidal Spraying

As part of the preventive measures, the GCC deployed 262 fogging and larvicidal spraying machines across school campuses.

The measures were aimed at controlling mosquito populations and reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, particularly during the rainy season.

Preventive Measures Extended to Colleges

Following the school-focused operation, the Greater Chennai Corporation has also extended similar dengue prevention drives to college campuses across Chennai.

Civic officials have advised educational institutions to regularly check their premises and remove stagnant rainwater and unwanted materials that can become mosquito breeding sites.

Schools and colleges have also been asked to maintain proper sanitation and create awareness among students, teachers and parents about preventing dengue and other vector-borne diseases.

The citywide campaign highlights the importance of keeping educational campuses clean and free from stagnant water, especially during periods of increased rainfall.