Residents of Pune's Keshavnagar and Kaladhi were shocked to witness an unusual phenomenon called a 'mosquito tornado' swirling over the Muta river.
In a video shared on Instagram, dense clouds of mosquitoes can be seen swirling near the riverbank, creating a surreal scene. Mosquito tornadoes are not uncommon in certain areas during certain seasons, but they rarely occur in urban areas such as: pune.
Various reports suggest that recent weather conditions are creating an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes transmit diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and chikungunya, so the potential health impact of such large swarms has raised concerns among social media users, and the risk of spreading the disease in infected areas. There is growing concern about the possibility.
Netizens also reacted to the video, with one user writing, “I feel the urge to swing an electric mosquito racket.” Another questioner asked, “Knowledgeable person, what is the science behind this event?'' The answer was “Rivers are self-cleaning. They contain animals that eat mosquito larvae.'' As municipal corporations dump sewage into rivers and let's corporations pollute them, water hyacinth grows unchecked and river surfaces become ripe for mosquito breeding. No, but probably not because of the diseases they bring.”
Watch the video below.
A third person posted: “Blessings to all those who own a 'riverview' home.” Time to weld the windows shut. ” Another comment said, “Mosquitoes that normally target humans tend to stay within 25 feet of altitude. They may venture to higher altitudes in search of rising food sources.”
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Originally uploaded to: October 2, 2024 17:06 IST
