Highest heat radiation in Vatva, Isanpur, finds survey by CEPT students on effects of Climate change.
Changing weather pattern in Ahmedabad following climate change might leave places such as Vasna, Juna Vadaj with most adverse impact, finds a detailed survey by postgraduate students in climate change and sustainable development at the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT).
The survey lasted for two months. The report was prepared after studying the data of the effects of flooding, heat wave, epidemics, improved response time in emergency situations, green cover and availability of medical service. Two wards-Vasna and Juna Vadaj topped the list of the most vulnerable areas to the adverse effects of climate change, whereas Vatva and Isanpur topped the list in the highest heat radiation.
Students said, both Juna Vadaj and Vasna are flood prone areas owing to vicinity to Sabarmati River. Also the wards have mostly low-lying areas. Vasna is located in the south-western part of the city and on the western bank of river Sabarmati. In 2004, there were 24 slums in Vasna ward housing 7,406 households-around 33% of the total houses of the wards were slum dwellings.
Similarly, Juna Vadaj is the oldest and the largest slum area of Ahmedabad and 70% of total ward population of Vadaj stays in slum Ramapir-na-Tekra which is close to Sabarmati River, Gandhi Ashram and Ashram Road, most affected by flood events, said students.
With a view to find a solution to the problems, students have chalked out a few recommendations to keep the area free from the adverse effects of climate change, i.e. flooding or heat wave.
Speaking on the recommendations for Vasna ward, one of the students, Rucha Dande, said, at the time of an epidemic or any natural calamity the first thing that will come to their help is the bonding among the community members and the residents.
"Currently the community bonding is not up to the level it should be. We propose to enhance the bonding among residents by organising different activities. Also collaboration of the civic body and private firms or NGOs could work to provide better amenities to these areas. Partnership between humanitarian organisations, private hospitals and construction companies would also help," added Dande.
Students also said that to lessen the heat wave impact, alternative materials to construct roads should be used, more cool roofs should be made, tree cover should be expanded and heat shelters should be made.
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