Mumbai Battles Surge in Monsoon-Related Diseases
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's recent report indicates a rise in malaria, gastroenteritis, chikungunya, and dengue cases in Mumbai for the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The city, however, saw a decrease in leptospirosis and COVID-19 cases. The early rain onset is cited as a factor.
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Mumbai has seen a sharp increase in cases of malaria, gastroenteritis, chikungunya, and dengue during the first half of 2025, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The figures highlight a rise compared to the same period in 2024, partly attributed to the early arrival of monsoon rains.
The BMC report 'Monsoon-Related Diseases' revealed that while infections for these diseases surged, there was a notable decline in leptospirosis and COVID-19 cases in the metropolis. Malaria cases rose to 2,857 and gastroenteritis to 4,513 during January-June 2025.
Factors cited include the early onset of rains creating favorable conditions for vector-borne diseases. The BMC has stepped up inspections and sampling at construction sites, advising citizens to eliminate stagnant water and maintain hygiene practices to curb disease spread.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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