Big Warning For Gujarat After 2019 In 2021, We Might See More Dengue Cases.
Key Takeaways:
- Gujarat doesn’t want to see the Dengue wave in 2021.Dengue cases in Gujarat 2021.
- 6 cases were reported in early August.
- Rajkot mayor claims dengue cases have dropped in virtual workshops despite the highest number of cases reported in two years.
Dengue in Rajkot:
Dengue cases are on the rise in Rajkot city. Normally, the number of dengue cases increases once every two years, but the number of dengue cases decreases in Rajkot city every two years.
Dengue date of Gujarat from 2013 to 2021:
The dengue cases from 2013 to August 2021 show the highest number of cases reported in 2019 1062, a 9-year high. However, in the second year, in 2020 or when the corona was present, there were only 62 cases in the whole year, which means that the coronavirus stopped the dengue virus from growing, which is what happens in virology, doctors say.
Corona not Dengue becoming a threat in Gujarat:
Corona has almost disappeared since July this year. Bute 9 cases of Dengue have been reported in a single month. Six new cases have been reported in the first week of August. Corona cases have dropped when dengue cases are highest, so cases are likely to increase compared to last year.
Dengue Mosquitos came early in Gujarat:
In addition to this, it is raining this year by staying in the rain pattern. As a result, mosquitoes are breeding in pots and pits filled with clean water that has not rained for a week, usually when the monsoon is over. This has led to an increase in mosquitoes and a similar situation after the monsoon, leading to an increase in dengue cases this year.
The wave of Dengue is between September and October, with the highest number of cases being reported once in two years.Walk 30mins to beat stroke.
Climate change in Gujarat:
Climate change is also the major factor in rising of dengue cases in Gujarat. In addition to population, climate change such as late monsoon and slow rain patterns are also responsible for dengue cases in the last decade.
Rajkot Mayor on Dengue:
The conference also featured a presentation by Rajkot. The mayor presented the figures and details, including how the Municipal Corporation has been operating Dengue since July and celebrating the anti-dengue month. Dengue cases have been claimed to have dropped dramatically in the last two years, with experts praising the operation.
Early Dengue season in 2021:
However, the fact is that the dengue season has not come yet this year. The worst situation in nine years was in 2019. More than 1062 cases were reported 3 to 3 times more than usual. There was a lot of criticism of the health department’s performance.
Cases will increase in September:
Corona was in 2020, so other viruses were inactive, but this year Dengue has appeared. As the monsoon ends, the breeding of mosquitoes will increase. The number of cases will be higher than last year. The number will increase, and the whole picture will be clear in September, whether it will be like 2019 or not. – Dr Archit Rathore, M.D. Intensivist.
Beginning in August, September-October saw the highest number:
The number of dengue cases has been increasing every month till August. If the rainy season is late, the case appears by November. Cases fall in December and fall again in January.
Heavy rains in 2019 while slow rain patterns in 2021:
There is no heavy rain in 2021, pattern is slow. Once it rains, there is no rain for a week, and there is no sunshine. This becomes excellent for breeding mosquitoes, whose effect will be seen in September. Read about Dr Vinod joshi and Dr Viraj Joshi talks about how to take safety measures against Dengue.
