Thiruvananthapuram: With an objective to curb fever cases, the education department in Kerala on Friday observed a 'dry day' across the state.

Earlier on Thursday, Kerala state health department authorities announced that a 'dry day' will be observed on Friday in schools, on Saturday in offices, and on Sunday at houses for the next few weeks to prevent mosquito vector breeding.

The students took part in cleaning classrooms and school campuses to destroy the source of mosquito breeding and prevent the spread of infection. The cleanliness drive was organized with the participation of NSS, NCC, and student police cadets.

General Education Minister V Sivankutty, inaugurated the 'dry day' campaign at the government higher secondary girls' school in Peroorkada.

Similarly, schools also conducted health assemblies to create awareness about the spurt in fever cases. Health Minister Veena George attended the health assembly held at Chandankunnu School. Mezhuveli. 

The state has been witnessing a surge in fever cases and related death. The state witnessed 27 fever-related deaths in the last three weeks. In the last three days alone, 11 individuals succumbed to fever. Most of the deaths are caused due to dengue.  

With ANI inputs