Archive · 27 May 2025
Ahmedabad Reports Rise in Waterborne Diseases Due to Contamination
In Ahmedabad, India, more people got sick in May because of contaminated drinking water, especially in the eastern part of the city.
There were more cases of illnesses like gastroenteritis and cholera.
The city is checking the water to find the problem, testing samples for chlorine and bacteria.
Officials are collecting water samples to ensure that drinking water is safe for everyone.
There were more illnesses compared to the previous year.
Ahmedabad's eastern part saw increased drinking water contamination during the summer.
Between May 1 and May 25, there were 640 gastroenteritis, 193 jaundice, 312 typhoid, and 21 cholera cases.
Most cholera cases occurred in the eastern part of the city, with the Lambha area having the highest.
The AMC collected water samples, finding chlorine deficiencies in 53 samples and 43 unsuitable for bacteriological testing.
Cases of cholera appeared to increase compared to the same period in May 2024.
- Who
- Residents of Ahmedabad
- What
- Increased cases of gastroenteritis, jaundice, typhoid, and cholera.
- When
- May 1 to May 25
- Where
- Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- Due to drinking water contamination.
- Reported Period
- May 1 to May 25
- Gastroenteritis Cases
- 640
- Jaundice Cases
- 193
- Typhoid Cases
- 312
- Cholera Cases
- 21
- Cholera Cases (May 2024)
- 32
- Water Samples Tested (Chlorine)
- 44,586
- Samples Lacking Chlorine
- 53
- Unsuitable Bacteriological Samples
- 43
