The mixing of sewage water and rain water is one of the main reasons mosquito breeding. The picture shows sewage water overflowing on Madurai Road in Tiruchi. Photo: A. Muralitharan
The wild growth of water hyacinth on the Vaigai River Bed near Simmakkal in Madurai is a major source for mosquito breeding, causing vector-borne diseases. Photo: S. James
Despite the civic authorities taking steps to control mosquito through fogging, a permanent solution eludes the public. Here, fogging operation by the Tiruchi Corporation authorities is underway at Beema Nagar. Photo: M. Moorthy
Water analysis tests done at the Government Food Analysis Laboratory in Chennai of drinking water samples collected in Madurai have revealed that sub-standard water is being sold to households and offices. Picture shows water cans being transported to suppliers in Madurai. Photo: S. James
Mosquito breeding in stagnant water in Besant Nagar, Chennai. Photo: M. Karunakaran.
Despite the rain, most of the residents of Kannanendhal in Madurai depend on Corporation water tankers for their drinking water needs. Photo: R. Ashok