“These are pre-monsoon showers. Malaria and fever are endemic diseases and are seen round the year,” said Dr Daksha Shah, head of epidemiology cell, BMC.
At least five people have died of malaria this month and more than 2,000 have undergone treatment. At least 20 people have been diagnosed with dengue and about 10 for leptospirosis in June. About 950 patients have been treated for gastroenteritis till date.