34 ambulances on alert for emergency services during festivals in Mehsana

All 34 of the 108 ambulances have been placed on alert mode to provide immediate medical assistance during the festivals of Diwali, New Year, and Bhai Dooj in Mehsana district. This preparation has been made keeping in view the possibility of an increase in cases such as road accidents, firecracker burns, and respiratory difficulties during the festive period.

According to a report by Sandesh, the 108 technical team has studied data from previous years and predicted that emergency cases could increase by 9.80 to 33.33 per cent during these festivals. This forecast suggests a possible increase of 30.39 per cent on Diwali, 33.33 per cent on New Year, and 9.80 per cent on Bhai Dooj.

As bursting firecrackers increases pollution in the atmosphere, there may also be an increase in cases of respiratory illnesses. Additionally, during these festivals, which continue until Labh Pancham, road accidents and instances of brawls also occur at certain locations. Standby arrangements have been made to ensure immediate treatment in the event of any untoward incident.

Jignesh Prajapati, 108 Emergency Management Executive, stated that following this forecast, all staff including the district's 34 ambulances have been kept on alert mode. This readiness has been maintained as a precautionary measure during these festivals, which commenced from Dhanteras.