Ahmedabad is grappling with a significant public health crisis as waterborne diseases, including cholera, have seen a marked increase in recent weeks.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has reported a concerning rise in cases, with 85 instances of gastroenteritis, 11 of jaundice, 35 of typhoid, and five of cholera between May 1 and May 3 alone.The cholera cases have been predominantly reported in the eastern parts of the city, particularly in areas such as Lambha, Saraspur-Rakhial, Gomtipur, and Ramol-Hathijan. These regions have been facing severe water contamination issues, with sewage water seeping into the drinking water supply lines, leading to a cholera outbreak-like situation in Gomtipur. Despite repeated complaints from local councillors, the water contamination issue remains unresolved.
Between January 1 and May 3, the city recorded 2,439 cases of gastroenteritis, 749 of jaundice, 1,281 of typhoid, and 31 of cholera. This represents a concerning trend, as in the entire 2024, the city recorded 202 cholera cases, while the first four months of 2025 have already recorded 31 cases, suggesting a possible increase in cholera incidents during the month.In response to the growing crisis, the AMC evaluated 7,245 water samples across the city for chlorine content, with four samples showing insufficient levels. Additionally, bacteriological testing was conducted on 996 samples, revealing that four samples were unsuitable for consumption.The situation in Gomtipur has deteriorated due to sewage water seeping into the drinking water supply line, leading to a cholera outbreak-like situation.
Despite repeated complaints from local councillors, the water contamination issue remains unresolved.The civic body’s health department records indicate that between January 1 and May 3, the city recorded 2,439 gastroenteritis cases, 749 jaundice cases, 1,281 typhoid cases, and 31 cholera cases. This represents a concerning trend, as in the entire 2024, the city recorded 202 cholera cases, while the first four months of 2025 have already recorded 31 cases, suggesting a possible increase in cholera incidents during the month.
The AMC’s efforts to address the crisis have included evaluating water samples and conducting bacteriological testing.
However, the persistent contamination issues highlight the need for more effective and immediate solutions to ensure the provision of clean and safe drinking water to all residents.The rise in waterborne diseases underscores the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address water contamination and improve public health infrastructure in Ahmedabad. Without prompt and effective action, the city risks facing a prolonged public health crisis that could have far-reaching consequences for its residents.
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