558 cases of malaria reported in 15 days in Mumbai
A total of 558 cases of malaria and 49 cases of dengue were reported in Mumbai between August 1 and 15, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Water logging during monsoons has led to an increase in mosquito breeding sites, officials said. The city also saw an increase in viral fever cases, with 4,399 patients being admitted to various hospitals.