Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Colombo Municipal Council has identified Mutuwal, Mattakkuliya, Borella and Kirulapone as high-risk dengue areas, recording a combined 3,400 cases so far this year.

Within the CMC limits, 165 cases have been reported this month alone, with authorities warning that continued rainfall could lead to a further increase in infections.

Nationwide dengue cases have exceeded 107,651, with Gampaha, Colombo and Kandy recording the highest numbers.

In response, a special mosquito-control campaign was launched yesterday and will run until 14 November.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....