Mumbai has seen a three-fold rise in measles cases this year, as compared to 2019. As per BMC data, 37 measles cases were reported in 2019 though the number was lower in 2020 and 2021. This year, however, the number has already touched 109. The civic body is trying to learn what led to the surge in cases. Meanwhile, the team deputed by the Central government arrived in the city on Friday to investigate the outbreak.

The three-member team sent by the Union ministry of health and family welfare met with the principal chief secretary of Maharashtra health department as well as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials. They team is set to visit M East ward, which covers Govandi, on Saturday to take stock of the situation.