Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Mumbai: BMC Intensifies Mosquito Control Amid Disease Surge
The city of Mumbai is working hard to stop the spread of diseases like malaria and chikungunya, which are spread by mosquitoes.
Because of some recent rain, there are more mosquitoes around.
The city government is going around to find and destroy places where mosquitoes lay their eggs, like standing water.
They've sent out many warnings and are even taking some people to court because they aren't keeping their areas clean.
The number of malaria and chikungunya cases has increased, but dengue cases have gone down a bit.
The city is asking everyone to help by keeping their surroundings clean.
BMC has intensified its mosquito control drive in Mumbai due to a rise in mosquito-borne diseases.
Byculla and Parel have been identified as major hotspots for mosquito breeding.
Over 14,000 notices have been issued, and 2,000 legal cases have been filed against non-compliant residents.
Malaria and Chikungunya cases have significantly increased in 2025, while dengue cases have slightly decreased.
The BMC has launched a 'Zero Mosquito Breeding Campaign' to prevent mosquito breeding.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and residents of Mumbai
- What
- BMC intensified efforts to control mosquito breeding due to rise in mosquito-borne diseases.
- When
- From January to mid-July 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically in Byculla and Parel
- Why
- To prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and chikungunya, which are on the rise.
- Notices Issued
- Over 14,000
- Legal Cases Filed
- 2,000
- Malaria Cases (2025)
- 3,490
- Malaria Cases (2024)
- 2,852
- Chikungunya Cases (2025)
- 179
- Chikungunya Cases (2024)
- 46
- Dengue Cases (2025)
- 734
- Dengue Cases (2024)
- 966