Although rainfall has temporarily eased across Delhi-NCR, health experts are warning that the lingering effects of the monsoon continue to create conditions that encourage the spread of several seasonal illnesses. Hospitals in the region are reporting an increase in respiratory infections, allergies, and water-borne diseases despite the break in showers.
The idea of releasing millions of mosquitoes into the environment might sound like the plot of a science-fiction movie. However, scientists believe this unusual strategy could become one of the most effective tools in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases. Through its Debug project, Google’s parent company Alphabet is exploring the release of up to 64 million mosquitoes carrying a naturally occurring bacterium called Wolbachia in parts of California and Florida.
