Karnataka Declares Dengue Emergencies with New Penalty Regulations

The Karnataka government has declared dengue an epidemic disease under the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020. The new regulations involve penalties for failing to prevent mosquito breeding, with fines ranging from Rs 200 to Rs 2,000 based on the area and type of premises. The rules also cover water storage and waste management to curb mosquito habitats.

The Karnataka government has declared dengue an epidemic, introducing new regulations to combat the vector-borne disease. The updated guidelines mandate penalties for non-compliance with mosquito breeding prevention measures.

Penalties vary by area type: Rs 400 for urban households, Rs 200 for rural ones, Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 for urban and rural commercial areas respectively, and Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,000 for active construction sites.

Residents are required to secure water containers and dispose of solid waste to prevent mosquito breeding. Inspections will be carried out, and penalties imposed for violations, with costs recoverable from defaulters if the measures are not taken within the specified timeframe.

(With inputs from agencies.)