Comparative data covering June, July, August and up to September 15 shows that Malaria cases increased to 5,984 in 2026, compared with 4,304 during the same period in 2025

People are advised to wear boots while walking through floodwater as a precaution against leptospirosis. Residents have also been advised to drink boiled water to reduce the risk of gastroenteritis, the BMC said