The socialist party has expressed concern about the possibility of a new episode of mosquito plagues in the coming months, stating that the Provincial Council of Castellón is facing the situation “unprepared and with duties undone.”
Provincial deputy Maria Jiménez emphasized that the absence of preventive actions in vulnerable areas such as ravines, marshes, and wetlands significantly increases the risk with the arrival of higher temperatures. Therefore, she urged the immediate activation of coordinated measures with local councils to prevent the problem from getting out of control.
“"We do not want this situation to be repeated for the third consecutive year. The current executive is not offering either the leadership or the technical capacity necessary."
The PSPV-PSOE has demanded that the Provincial Council assume political and technical leadership, convening affected municipalities to articulate a joint strategy. According to the socialists, management cannot be carried out ignoring the territory and must strengthen direct collaboration with local councils, especially in areas with higher risk.
Furthermore, the socialists have proposed the implementation of public awareness campaigns to prevent the formation of stagnant water, as well as sustained actions in the most vulnerable points before summer. Jiménez criticized the management of the governing team, stating that so far they have only acted when the discomfort was already evident.
Finally, she insisted that the Provincial Council must assume responsibility and act in advance to protect citizens, animals, and productive sectors, calling for more coordination, prevention, and immediate action to avoid another summer marked by mosquito bites.
