Dengue Outbreak in Guwahati: Residents Express Concern Over Rising Cases

Guwahati is once again grappling with a dengue outbreak, as the number of cases continues to rise steadily across the city. Residents are increasingly worried as dengue infections, particularly in certain areas, have surged at an alarming rate.

The Zoo Road locality has emerged as one of the worst-hit areas, experiencing a sharp spike in cases over the past few weeks. Localities such as Bhaskar Nagar, Karbi Path, Ambikagiri Nagar, and the Bamunimaidam Railway Colony have been declared ‘Red Zone’ areas due to the high number of dengue cases reported there.

Hospitals in the city, including KGMT Hospital, are seeing a steady stream of dengue patients. Reports indicate that over the past month, KGMT Hospital alone has admitted between 30 and 40 patients suffering from dengue-related complications.

Despite the severity of the outbreak, many residents feel that the concerned authorities are not taking the issue as seriously as they should. There are growing calls for increased public health measures, awareness campaigns, and effective mosquito control initiatives to mitigate the spread of the disease and protect the community from further outbreaks.