According to data released by BMC, malaria cases increased by 18.2 per cent, rising from 3,115 cases in 2025 to 3,681 in 2026. Dengue infections also registered a significant 27.8 per cent jump, increasing from 734 to 938 cases, while leptospirosis cases rose 15.4 per cent from 136 to 157

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its anti-mosquito campaign at 270 construction sites during the monsoon, targeting stagnant water at residential and redevelopment projects to curb the spread of dengue and malaria.