Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Mumbai Hospital Visits Drop Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rain in Mumbai made it harder for people to visit hospitals.
Because of the rain, flooding, and traffic, fewer people went to the doctor.
The hospitals saw a big drop in the number of people coming in for check-ups.
Doctors say this happens every year during the monsoon season.
They also say it's important to go to the doctor if you need to, because putting it off can make some illnesses worse.
The city is helping by offering free check-ups and medicine for illnesses related to the rain.
Heavy rainfall in Mumbai caused a 35-40% drop in OPD visits at civic and state-run hospitals.
Patients avoided hospitals due to flooding, transport issues, and monsoon-related health risks.
The steepest decline in visits was on Tuesday, with significantly fewer patients attending hospitals.
Experts warn that delaying routine check-ups could worsen chronic illnesses.
BMC is providing free consultation and medicines for monsoon-related diseases at health centers.
- Who
- Patients in Mumbai, hospital staff, and BMC health officials.
- What
- Outpatient visits to Mumbai hospitals decreased significantly due to heavy rainfall.
- When
- During the monsoon season, specifically in the past few days.
- Where
- Mumbai, at civic and state-run hospitals.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall causing flooding, transport disruptions, and health concerns.
Patients
Doctors and Health Officials
Medical Care
Patients
Deferring non-urgent medical visits
Doctors and Health Officials
Doctors and Health Officials
- Issue
- Decline in hospital OPD visits
- Drop in Visits
- 35-40%
- Affected Hospitals
- Civic and state-run hospitals in Mumbai
- Main Causes
- Heavy rainfall, flooding, transport issues
- Health Risks
- Leptospirosis, gastroenteritis, skin diseases
- BMC Action
- Free consultation and medicines for monsoon-related diseases
Sources
Mumbai rains trigger flooding: What to remember when you are wading through water to avoid infection?
Leptospirosis alert: Heavy Mumbai rains increase risk, Doctor explains symptoms, prevention and treatment options
What Floodwater Can Do To Your Body