The public health department of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recorded 397 malaria cases up to last week this month. While the number of malaria cases reported till July 17 was 243, Mumbai reported a 63 per cent (154 cases) rise in one week.

The civic body has released an advisory for the prevention of vector-borne diseases dengue, and malaria. As the number of dengue and malaria cases rises, they have advised citizens to take all precautionary measures in order to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes. Citizens are advised to prevent larva breeding by keeping the premises and surrounding area clean, clearing the odd articles such as tins, thermocol boxes, coconut shells, tires, unused articles, etc, the advisory mentioned.