When temperatures rise, so do mosquito numbers – and dengue

MALAYSIA is currently experiencing prolonged periods of extreme heat, and while much of the public concern has focused on heatstroke and energy consumption, another pressing issue is unfolding quietly: an increase in mosquito activity, particularly the Aedes species responsible for dengue transmission.

Rising temperatures are not just uncomfortable; they are also accelerating the life cycle and disease-spreading potential of mosquitoes in ways we can no longer afford to ignore.