On Tuesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated that there has been a rise in vector-borne diseases in Mumbai this week. Around 756 malaria cases and 703 dengue cases were reported in the city from September 1 to September 18.

"A rise is observed in malaria and dengue cases this week," the health bulletin of BMC stated, adding that, "In 2023 cases increased due to an increase in reporting units from 22 to 880. These units include BMC dispensaries, BMC Hospitals, HBT clinics, additional private labs, and private hospitals."