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Ahmedabad Civic Pools Draw 15,000 Daily Amid Summer Heat Wave

Over 15,000 people use Ahmedabad's municipal pools daily amid intense summer heat. The AMC has introduced extra batches and provides ORS to prevent dehydration. Plans are underway to develop new pools and recreation centers for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Officials from Vadodara also visited to study the management of these civic facilities.

Key Points: Ahmedabad pools see 15,000 daily visitors amid heatwave

  • Over 15,000 daily visitors to 21 municipal pools
  • Extra batches and ORS provided to combat heat
  • New pools planned for 2030 Commonwealth Games
  • Vadodara team studies AMC's civic facilities
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Summer rush: Ahmedabad civic pools draw 15,000 daily; Vadodara team studies civic facilities

Over 15,000 people use Ahmedabad's municipal pools daily. AMC adds batches, provides ORS, and plans new facilities with 2030 Commonwealth Games in view.

"Each batch is attended by more than 100 participants on average, with coaching staff also performing lifeguard duties. - AMC Officials"

Ahmedabad, May 6

More than 15,000 people are using Ahmedabad's municipal swimming pools each day as the city responds to intense summer heat, with authorities introducing additional batches and basic health measures to manage the seasonal surge.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said 21 of its swimming pools are currently operational across the city, with usage rising sharply during the school holidays.

To accommodate demand, the civic body has started extra batches so that more residents can access the facilities.

According to the AMC, advanced batches have been introduced at all pools to support children preparing for competitive swimming.

Separate evening sessions are being conducted for learners aged above 12 between 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., followed by a special batch for experienced swimmers from 8:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In response to the heat, oral rehydration solution (ORS) has been made available at pool premises for all users, including children, women and men.

The corporation said the measure aims to address the risk of dehydration during peak summer conditions.

Officials added that regular cleaning and supervision are being carried out to maintain hygiene standards.

Water quality is monitored daily, with pH and chlorine levels checked to ensure safety. The AMC has also provided specific arrangements for women and children, including a morning mixed batch for women.

Concessions are being offered to municipal employees, women, school and college students, and retired coaches associated with the pool department, while district-level champions are issued C-cards.

The corporation said awareness campaigns are being conducted on social media to discourage water wastage.

During the season, each batch is attended by more than 100 participants on average, with coaching staff also performing lifeguard duties.

Looking ahead, the AMC said it plans to develop new swimming pools and recreation centres in the city, keeping the Commonwealth Games 2030 in view.

It added that efforts are being made to provide high-quality coaching to advanced swimmers so they can compete at the national level and win medals.

Work to introduce an online registration system is also underway.

In a related development, officials from the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) visited the AMC's departments to study the management and operational systems of civic facilities, including swimming pools, sports complexes, libraries and auditoriums.

During the visit, the AMC facilitated a detailed tour of departments across all seven zones.

The visiting team toured key facilities such as Kankaria Swimming Pool, Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, sports complexes in Vastral and Maninagar areas, the sports centre located under the Ranip underbridge, M.J. Library and the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Auditorium.

AMC officials and staff provided detailed briefings on operations and management practices during the visit, following which the VMC expressed appreciation and gratitude for the information shared.

- IANS

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Priya S
I'm glad they have separate batches for women and mixed sessions in the morning. As a mother, I'd feel more comfortable taking my daughter there. But the online registration system is long overdue - standing in queues under this sun is torture! Also, can we have more pools in the eastern parts of the city?
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Rajesh Q
Good initiative by AMC but I hope they maintain the pools properly. Last year, my son caught an eye infection from one of these pools. Regular cleaning and monitoring of pH levels is absolutely necessary. The ORS facility is a great idea though - proper hydration is key in this heat. Hope other cities also learn from this model.
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Riya H
As a competitive swimmer, I'm thrilled to see extra batches for advanced swimmers! But 100 people per batch? That's too crowded 🙄. The coaches are also lifeguards? Seems like a recipe for disaster if someone gets into trouble. With Commonwealth Games 2030 in mind, they need to focus on quality coaching and smaller groups for serious athletes.
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David E
Impressive numbers! I'm from the US but currently working in Ahmedabad. These pools are a blessing. Back home, public pools are rare and expensive. The fact that they're offering concessions to students, women, and municipal employees is commendable. The VMC study visit is a smart move - sharing best practices between cities is how India improves infrastructure. Well done, AMC!
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Ananya R
I wish they had more family-friendly timing slots. By the time evening batches start at 7:30 pm, it's already getting dark. Also, what about people who work late

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