As the city’s monsoon season concludes, the incidence of many monsoon-related ailments has decreased. However, dengue and malaria cases continue to be reported in significant numbers, with even Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar contracting dengue recently.
 
In October, the city reported 737 dengue cases and 680 malaria cases, a notably high figure. The previous month also witnessed a substantial number of cases, with 1313 dengue cases and 1360 malaria cases, marking some of the highest figures in recent years. The health department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated, “The cases have shown a declining trend in the month of October compared to September.” Meanwhile, BMC has not released mortality data for monsoon-related ailments yet.

Large numbers of dengue cases are common in urban areas where development works take place, say doctors. Representation pic