Dengue season: doctors urge families to clear standing water every week

Doctors in several cities say fever clinics have been busier than usual over the past fortnight, as late spells of rain left water standing in pots, coolers and rooftop containers.

"Most of the breeding we see is inside or right next to the home," said Dr Anjali Verma, a physician who runs a fever clinic at a city hospital. "A flower pot tray or an old tyre on the terrace is enough."