Sri Lanka is using military resources, including Air Force drones, to respond to its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, as public health services and hospitals deal with a rapidly rising case count. Multiple reports say more than 76,000 people have been infected since January, with deaths reported in the low-to-mid 50s and another outlet citing 56 deaths. The drone operations focus on detecting mosquito breeding sites by identifying stagnating water, particularly rooftop pools that can collect after monsoon rains. In parallel, the campaign involves military and police personnel supporting community inspection efforts. Sources describe teams inspecting homes, building sites, and schools to find and eliminate standing water that can allow mosquitoes to breed. The reported outbreak is characterised as mosquito-borne and expanding across the country, prompting authorities to combine disease-control measures with aerial surveillance and on-the-ground checks. Health officials continue working through hospitals and public health services while the additional military support aims to reduce the spread of dengue.