Ahmedabad Records 57 Dengue Cases In 6 Days; AMC Fines 139 Units ₹3.49 Lakh
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Amdavad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) health department has stepped up mosquito-control measures after the city recorded 57 dengue cases in the first six days of September. During inspections of construction sites and commercial establishments, officials checked 670 units, issued notices to 139 and collected ₹3.49 lakh in fines for mosquito-breeding conditions and other violations.
The city also reported 55 typhoid and 16 jaundice cases during the same period, prompting the civic health department to intensify disease surveillance, sampling and inspections.
670 Units Inspected For Mosquito Breeding
As part of its drive to prevent mosquito breeding, the health department inspected 670 establishments across Ahmedabad.
Officials found violations or conditions conducive to mosquito breeding at 139 units and issued notices to them. A total penalty of ₹3,49,000 was collected.
The South Zone recorded the highest fine collection, with 23 of 83 inspected units receiving notices. The zone collected ₹1,17,500 in penalties.
East Zone Conducts Highest Number Of Inspections
The East Zone conducted the highest number of inspections, checking 181 units. Seven units were issued notices and ₹42,000 was collected in fines.
The zone-wise figures were:
- Central Zone: 110 units inspected; 17 notices; ₹59,600 fine
- West Zone: 113 units inspected; 39 notices; ₹55,000 fine
- North Zone: 89 units inspected; 13 notices; ₹24,000 fine
- North West Zone: 52 units inspected; 19 notices; ₹35,500 fine
- South West Zone: 42 units inspected; 21 notices; ₹14,200 fine
- South Zone: 83 units inspected; 23 notices; ₹1,17,500 fine
- East Zone: 181 units inspected; seven notices; ₹42,000 fine
More Than 23,000 Blood Samples Tested
The health department has also intensified sampling for mosquito-borne diseases.
More than 23,000 blood samples were tested during the first six days of September. Of these, 1,061 serum samples were collected specifically for dengue testing.
During the period, Ahmedabad recorded two cases of malaria and two cases of chikungunya. No cases of severe malaria were reported.
Three Water Samples Found Unfit
The civic health department is also monitoring water quality amid cases of water-borne diseases.
During the first week of September, officials conducted 8,955 residual chlorine tests. Chlorine was found to be absent at only one location.
The department also collected 1,378 water samples for testing, of which three were found to be unfit for consumption.
Construction Sites Under Watch
With dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases being reported, AMC officials are continuing inspections across the city, particularly at construction sites and commercial establishments.
The health department is focusing on preventing stagnant water and other conditions that can become mosquito-breeding sites, while increasing disease testing and water-quality checks across Ahmedabad.
