Gujjarakere tank to be revived finally: Here is the reason

July 24: Gujjarakere, a tank with a history of over 1,800 years has now become a centre of the dengue outbreak in the city.
Gujjarakere Thirtha Samrakshana Vedike secretary, P Nemu Kottari said that fight for revival of Gujjarakere is going on since a decade as the area is prone to malaria and dengue. But the administration feels Gujjarakere may not be responsible for dengue outbreak. Kottari mentioned that a a memorandum has been submitted to the DC, MLA and MCC commissioner before monsoon requesting them to take suitable measures as the drainage system in the area is pathetic but was not taken seriously.
The areas which are affected are Gorakshana Dandu, Arakerebail, Aleman compound, Mulihithlu, Bolar, Hoige Bazaar Onikere, Jeppu Market and Mahakalipadpu. Several residents from nearby area are hospitalized for fever.
The department of aquatic animal health management, College of Fisheries has submitted a report confirming the presence of abnormal fecal coliform count in the water and hence the water from Gujjarakere is unfit for drinking.
Teams are spreading awareness to check presence of larva in stagnant water in Gujjarakere.