Maharashtra: Unseasonal January Rains Raise Health Alert Across Mumbai, Thane & Palghar
Published on: Jan. 3, 2026, 3:09 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Unseasonal monsoon-like rainfall in January has raised health concerns across Mumbai, Thane and nearby regions, with doctors warning of a possible rise in mosquito-borne and seasonal illnesses. Increased humidity, fluctuating temperatures and stagnant water may trigger Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya, while respiratory and viral infections are already on the rise.
