Ludhiana, June 25 -- With the arrival of monsoon, dengue cases have started surfacing in the district, with five positive cases reported so far, raising early concerns among health officials.

The health department has intensified preventive efforts to contain the potential spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

District epidemiologist Dr Sheetal Narang said stagnant water during monsoons becomes a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes, the primary carriers of dengue. "Even a spoonful of stagnant water is enough for mosquito larvae to develop," she said.

Common breeding spots include discarded tyres, flowerpots, open water containers, and coolers.

To tackle the issue, the health department is running a weekly campaign titled 'Har Shukarv...