Tropical cyclones have become more frequent as a result of climate change and the associated temperature rise in ocean surface, wreaking havoc on both natural man-made elements. The most recent storm, Yaas, has had wide-spread impact coastal areas, with high-intensity wind, rainfall, and, significantly, inundation Odisha West Bengal region. Yaas formed over east central Bay depression gradually...

is caused by the dengue virus (DENV) (Family: Flaviviridae) comprising four serotypes and is transmitted by the bite of female Aedes mosquito, mainly Ae. aegypti and Aedes albopictus1, 2. Spread of the mosquito vector and the virus has led to the resurgence of dengue epidemics and the emergence of dengue in new areas. Due to unavailability of any vaccine/drug against DENV, vector control curren...