Mumbai has witnessed a significant rise in monsoon-related diseases in July 2026, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Cases of malaria, dengue and gastroenteritis increased compared with June, prompting civic authorities to intensify preventive measures across the city.

Recently released BMC data shows that malaria cases more than doubled, rising from 655 cases in June to 1,380 cases in July. Dengue cases also increased sharply from 266 in June to 466 in July.