Tamil NaduMonday, 26 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai removes 43 tonnes of mosquito-breeding waste in dengue prevention drive
Between October 1 and 24, Chennai Corporation removed 43,429 kg of tyres, plastic and other waste and collected over ₹37 lakh in fines.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Chennai Corporation said it removed 43,429 kg of mosquito-breeding waste, including used tyres and plastic, as part of its dengue prevention drive across the city.
Key specifics
- From October 1 to 24, 8,373 kg of used tyres were removed by Chennai Corporation staff.
- During the same period, 35,056 kg of unused plastic and other waste were collected and cleared.
- A total of 3,703 workers were deployed for fever prevention and mosquito-control activities in Chennai.
- From January to the previous day, ₹37,05,500 was collected as fines from places where mosquito breeding was found.
- In October alone, ₹11,44,100 was collected as penalty amount for mosquito-breeding violations.
Exam lens
TNPSC local governance and public health question type: Chennai Corporation, 43,429 kg, 3,703 workers, ₹37,05,500 fine, and dengue prevention are the key facts; a likely one-liner is “Which civic body removed mosquito-breeding waste in October 2026?”