Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Disease Trends in Maharashtra and Mumbai During Early Rains of 2025
In Maharashtra, a lot of people with diabetes who got COVID-19 passed away.
Mumbai had more malaria and chikungunya cases because of early rain.
However, there were fewer cases of leptospirosis.
Officials are telling everyone to be careful and take steps to stay healthy.
The city is also checking construction sites and taking action to control mosquitos.
Maharashtra saw over 40% of COVID-19 deaths in 2025 involving diabetic patients.
Mumbai's malaria cases rose 39% due to early rains in 2025.
Chikungunya cases also increased sharply in Mumbai, while leptospirosis cases decreased.
Health officials are urging citizens to take precautions to prevent spread of diseases.
The BMC conducted construction site inspections and vector control measures.
- Who
- Diabetic patients, health officials, and residents of Mumbai
- What
- Increase in malaria, chikungunya and COVID-19 fatalities, and changes in disease numbers due to weather and health conditions.
- When
- 2025, with data from January to June
- Where
- Maharashtra and Mumbai, India
- Why
- Early rainfall and underlying health conditions contributed to the disease trends.
Health Risk
Public Health
Concern vs Control
Health Risk
Health officials are concerned about the rise in malaria and chikungunya cases and the vulnerability of diabetics to COVID-19.
Public Health
While the overall COVID-19 situation is under control, emphasis is on individual precautions.
- COVID-19 Deaths (Diabetic Patients)
- Over 40% of deaths
- Malaria Cases (Mumbai)
- Increased by 39%
- Chikungunya Cases (Mumbai)
- 136 cases reported
- Leptospirosis Cases (Mumbai)
- Decreased to 101 cases
- Construction Site Inspections
- 3,033 sites inspected
