Mosquito control is to be intensified due to an outbreak of the insects, Larnaca municipality health service said on Wednesday.

The upsurge is reportedly due to their eggs hatching in stagnant water caused by the recent heavy rains.

Crucial areas such as rainwater grates, canals and areas surrounding the salt ponds are currently being sprayed.

For any information, members of the public ican contact the Larnaca municipality complaints office at 24816530 or the health service at 24816557/559.