Ahmedabad has recorded continuous rainfall and faced high humidity over the past month, leading to a rise in dengue and chikungunya cases in areas such as Navrangpura, Thaltej, and Gota. 

In August, the city recorded 688 cases of dengue. Specifically, six cases of chikungunya were reported in each ward of Sarkhej, Chandkheda, Thaltej, and Asarwa.

From the beginning of August until August 24, 488 dengue cases were reported. By August 31, the number of dengue cases had surged by 200, bringing the total to 688 cases. 

The highest concentrations of dengue cases have been observed in Sarkhej, Gota, Thaltej, Navrangpura, and Vastral wards.

Dr Bhavin Solanki, Municipal Health Officer, stated that the municipal health department is taking various measures, including fogging, to control mosquito breeding. Residents have been advised to clean bird droppings and dispose of stagnant water from discarded tires and other containers. 

The city is also seeing an increase in waterborne diseases. Water samples have been collected from various parts of the city, and among the 430 samples tested in August, 195 were declared unfit for consumption due to chlorine deficiency.

The number of cases for each disease in the city:

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