India, Aug. 24 -- The state health department on Friday issued fresh standard operating procedures (SOPs) to check and prevent spread of mosquito-related diseases like dengue and chikungunya as monsoon rains get heavier across Maharashtra, said officials.

The department issued a letter to all municipal corporations, zilla parishads, and local health bodies to strengthen surveillance and take urgent preventive measures. The order highlights strict preventive measures, rapid response strategies, and public awareness efforts for better management of vector-borne diseases.

Health workers have been instructed to conduct daily door-to-door surveillance and report suspected fever cases.

Maharashtra this year has reported 5,962 dengue and 1,94...