Rain, sun and rise of the Aedes


Dengue hotspot: A man cleaning the stagnant water in the tires near his house at Petaling Jaya. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: It’s been raining in the Klang Valley, and there have been hot spells in between – and that’s the perfect climate for the hatching of Aedes mosquito larvae, say experts.

Former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the intermittent rain and dry period helps Aedes mosquitoes breed and can cause an upsurge in dengue cases.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Aedes , mosquito , larvae , climate

Next In Nation

Customers opt for familiar tastes at Satok bazaar
Hooked on synthetic drugs at 13
Enough vegetables to cover Ramadan and Raya, say industry insiders
Timely boost for fasting month
Brain damage risk soars among teen users
‘Contact insurer for digital roadside help after breakdown or accident’
DAP’s next move under scrutiny
Gen Z continues tradition
Efforts to stem�synthetic drug abuse among youth stepped up�
Keeping the flames alive

Others Also Read