With the onset of monsoon comes malaria, as Mumbaikars very well know. In the first five days of June, Mumbai recorded 57 cases of malaria. The BMC has told people to avoid self-medicating as cases are sure to rise, given the pattern of yesteryears.

A rallying cry has gone up to step up precautionary measures. Housing societies need to see there is no coagulation of water in receptacles in compounds or parking lots. Residents, of course, need to do the same in their homes. Mosquito nets, ointment should all be on hand at home.