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Gujarat Sees Emergency Surge: Festivals Spike 108 Calls
14 Nov
Summary
- Gujarat's 108 emergency service experienced a significant rise in calls during festivals.
- Road accidents and trauma cases drove the surge in emergencies handled by EMRI 108.
- Burn injuries saw a sharp increase, particularly on Diwali, with 62 incidents reported.
Gujarat's EMRI 108 emergency service reported a substantial increase in handled emergencies during recent festive celebrations. New Year's Day saw the largest overall surge, with a nearly 26% rise in calls. Bhai Bij followed with a 14% increase. These festive periods dramatically heightened the number of road accidents and trauma-related incidents requiring emergency response.
Diwali specifically witnessed an 87.62% rise in road accident emergencies, with 1,212 cases reported compared to the usual average of 646. Non-vehicular trauma cases also escalated by 75.3% on Diwali. Burn injuries spiked significantly, with 62 related emergencies recorded on Diwali, a stark contrast to the normal average of 11. Several districts, including Bharuch and Panchmahal, reported emergency increases of at least 25% during these times.
