"Mosquito Tornado" leaves Pune residents seeking relief; video goes viral

In Pune's Keshavnagar and Kharadi Gavthan areas, a swarm of mosquitoes created tornado-like formations in the sky, attributed to the increased water levels of the Mula Mutha River. Pune residents were amazed by the unusual sight of a mosquito 'tornado,' which was recorded and shared widely on social media, quickly gaining viral attention. The video sparked surprise and worry among viewers, with some describing it as a potentially 'hazardous' phenomenon.


Speaking to about the mosquito menace, Nitin, a local from Kharadi, said, "Recently, I have seen a lot of mosquitoes. For three or four days, there has been a tornado of mosquitoes here in Kharadi. There have been a lot of problems and the locals are having difficulties due to this."


Abhishek, another local from Kharadi, also spoke on the same and said, "There are a lot of mosquitoes in our area. I just requested that the Pune Corporation resolve it as quickly as possible. It is dangerous for our health."


Mosquitoes, the world's "deadliest animal"
According to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, mosquitoes are considered the world's "deadliest animal," killing hundreds of thousands of people and making millions more sick every year.

They are the greatest menace among disease-transmitting insects, spreading malaria, dengue, and yellow fever.

But why in Pune?
Recent weather conditions in the city have reportedly created a favourable breeding ground for the insects. However, the best way to manage the mosquito problem is to keep the insect away from breeding.

Stagnant water is the prime breeding spot for mosquitoes since they breed by laying eggs in stagnant water.

Some ways of dealing with mosquitoes include maintaining fly screens on windows, doors, vents and chimneys; using insect surface sprays both inside and outside the house to kill mosquitoes; using effective mosquito repellent on exposed skin; and removing stagnant water, which can help in effectively controlling mosquito-related problems.

Inputs from ANI