Mumbai, May 16 -- In a continued effort to curb the spread of dengue, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified and fumigated over 217,981 Aedes mosquito breeding sites across the city since January 2024, according to data released ahead of National Dengue Day, observed on Friday. The civic body also reported 6,217 confirmed dengue cases during the same period. Of these, 5,906 were detected in 2024, while 311 cases have been recorded since January 2025. Officials noted that dengue cases typically spike during the monsoon season. As part of its intensified anti-dengue drive, the BMC revealed that 25,169 breeding sites have been identified since the beginning of 2025 alone. Additionally, 2,292 buildings and 2,719,895 huts have been fumigated this year. In comparison, a total of 590,444 buildings and 7,969,424 huts were treated in 2024. To raise public awareness, the civic body has launched two mobile applications - Mumbai Against Dengue and Bhaag Machhar Bhaag. The former provides citizens with information about mosquitoes, their breeding grounds, and preventive measures, while the latter features short awareness films in English, Hindi, and Marathi, including appearances by local celebrities. Common symptoms of dengue include chills, fever, headache, joint pain, nausea, swelling, and skin rashes. Severe cases, classified as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), may present with bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and red rashes under the skin. The BMC has advised residents to prevent water accumulation in containers such as tins, tyres, and coconut shells. Citizens are also urged to observe one "dry day" per week to empty, clean, and dry all water storage containers....