Ghodasar’s Kharikat Canal area grapples with mosquito menace, foul odour

The Kharikat Canal in the Ghodasar area has become a source of immense distress for locals, who are grappling with unbearable stench, garbage, and a surging mosquito infestation. Despite ongoing development projects by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the canal remains in a deplorable state, sparking widespread frustration.

Long-time residents report that the situation has deteriorated significantly, marking a sharp decline in living standards. "I have stayed here for 40 years, and we have never witnessed such things," remarked one resident. The accumulation of waste not only creates a foul odour that permeates the neighbourhood but has also led to a health crisis, with many locals falling ill due to mosquito-borne diseases.

The unbearable conditions are forcing families to sell their homes or relocate to other areas to escape the pollution. Those who remain are calling for immediate intervention. "The smell is irresistible, and the health risks are mounting," another resident added.

The locals are demanding a swift resolution, suggesting that the canal be either covered or subjected to a rigorous cleaning schedule, at least twice a month, to restore hygiene and liveability to the area.