A rise in chikungunya cases has been noted in and around Juhu by both public and private doctors, though many cases may not be reflected in civic data. According to BMC`s data for July, there were only 25 reported cases of chikungunya. In light of increasing monsoon-related illnesses, doctors have also advised precautions for those with comorbidities.

“We have seen more and more families coming in with chikungunya in the past two weeks. It is the most common illness after dengue, typhoid and flu,” said Dr Hemalata Arora, an infectious disease expert from Nanavati Hospital. There have been at least 25 cases of chikungunya in just two weeks at her hospital.