Another Mumbaikar succumbed to suspected leptospirosis this month, taking the death toll to 3 this season. The student from Worli, had roamed for a long time in the rainwater. Following this, he developed suspected leptospirosis on the third day and died on Friday. Last month, around 5 cases were detected, and the number has increased to 16 this month.

The 17-year-old's medical history revealed that he had walked through flooded water and gone for an outing at Worli Sea face and other areas of Mumbai in the rains. "Following this, he developed fever on the third day and was given treatment at a BMC-run dispensary. Later, when his condition deteriorated, he was referred to a tertiary-level hospital, as he had vomited blood. But his family delayed his treatment. He developed respiratory problems and started coughing blood," said a senior officer from the health department of BMC.