The monsoons have just started in Mumbai and the reports of malaria cases in the city are increasing. Since last two weeks, 865 cases of malaria have been reported which makes an average of 48 cases per day. Earlier record of Malaria cases used to be around 40 per day.
The statistics of public health department state have shown around 1194 registered cases of malaria in February which caused 3 deaths. The figures in April saw 1450 cases and no deaths. However, the figures of malaria registered cases have increased this month. BJP councilor Ashish Shelar criticized the attitude of civic administration and further added that the city lacks the capacity to bear the outbreak of the disease and it is also affecting the citizens of Mumbai.
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