BMC Monsoon Report Shows Shift In Seasonal Illness Patterns Among Mumbaikars- See Details Here

Mumbai has recorded a rise in malaria and chikungunya cases this year, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) monsoon report released on Tuesday, September 16. 

Between January and September 15, the city reported 6,277 cases of malaria and 542 cases of chikungunya. At the same time, dengue and gastroenteritis cases fell. The report also shared the data for the first 15 days of September. It has been found to be comparable to numbers reported in the 30 days of September last year

Here is the data for major illnesses:

During the same period, gastroenteritis cases dropped from 6,599 to 5,989. Leptospirosis cases also showed a slight decline from 628 last year to 558 this year. Covid-19 infections fell significantly to 1,116 from 1,837. However, hepatitis cases increased from 791 to 913.

It should be noted that even though chikungunya and malaria cases have increased this year compared to last, August and September data shows a drop in cases during the monsoon season. A similar pattern was seen in 2024. 

Sources suggest that sporadic rainfall still allows mosquitoes to breed in standing water, which is why control measures have been strengthened. Flooding, humidity, and crowding also lead to seasonal illnesses. 

The BMC also made efforts for it. In early September, health teams visited 4.7 lakh homes and screened more than 22 lakh residents for fever. Hospitals carried out cleaning drives to reduce the risk of disease. Vector-control measures were intensified to prevent mosquito breeding.