In Pune, there are “mosquito tornadoes,” which are not uncommon. An expert suggests that instead of focusing on the swarms, we should deal with the main problem of untreated sewage to solve this issue.
According to retired zoology professor Dr. Hemant Ghate, the insects forming tornado-like formations in Pune are not mosquitoes. They belong to a family called Chironomidae and do not bite. Unusual Sight of Insect Swarms in Pune Videos showing large swarms of tiny, mosquito-like insects forming what appears to be a ‘tornado’ in certain areas of Pune have caused concern recently. However, experts clarify that this phenomenon is not uncommon, and the insects involved are not mosquitoes but belong to the Chironomidae family. Retired zoology professor Dr. Hemant Ghate explained that untreated sewage is the root cause of this issue, which …