Mumbai sees significant drop in cases of mosquito-borne illnesses after spike during monsoon

However, the city has seen a surge in H1N1 (swine flu) cases, according to the BMC health department. In the last 22 days, there have been 51 confirmed cases, an increase from the 18 reported in all of September.

Doctors also outlined that as the temperature drops in the coming days with the onset of winter, there might be a further increase in cases of viral fever.

“The overall cases of monsoon related diseases have dropped in Mumbai. However, there is a slight surge in swine flu cases, especially the H3N2 variant. We have been mapping the active cases and rechecking the vicinity,” said Dr Daksha Shah, executive health officer, BMC.

Meanwhile, the BMC has released a guidance notice aimed at addressing mosquito breeding.
Emphasizing that even minor water accumulations, such as those present in discarded plastic containers or puddles, can serve as breeding sites for mosquito larvae, the municipal body has urged the public to eliminate objects like tin cans, thermocol boxes, and coconut shells, as they tend to collect water.