health issues
The residents complained that they are facing health issues as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) burning excess waste violating rules. However, the BMC has denied the allegation by residents. With no other option in hand, BMC had to shift overflowing waste from Kanjurmarg to Deonar as High Court temporarily banned dumping waste at Kanjumarg after Vanashakti, [...] Continue Reading »
After Bangalore, it seems Mumbai’s turn to face concerns over Dengue fever. The extended fluctuating weather along with intermittent rains has led to a rise in dengue cases. With the monsoon withdrawing now, there are chances of water accumulating in open spaces providing mosquitoes a perfect breeding ground, which is causing a rise in dengue [...] Continue Reading »
Refuting claims made by Praja Foundation, a voluntary organization that focuses on urban and civic issues, that cases of malaria and other sensitive diseases are on the rise in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stated that malaria cases in the city have dropped drastically. The BMC has disclosed that the numbers of [...] Continue Reading »
