Virudhunagar Collector Sharanya Ari appealed to the people to ensure that rainwater did not stagnate in various articles left unused and lead to breeding of dengue-causing mosquitos. Addressing the grama sabha meeting held at Vadamalakurichi in Virudhunagar union on Friday (October 2, 2026) on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi, she said Aedis mosquito that caused dengue bred in stagnant water. By removing unwanted articles left in the open, the people could prevent spreading of dengue, she said.