To resist the Corona outbreak .. Drones spraying disinfectant materials over an Indian city

Marching planes circled over the Indian city of Ahmedabad, which had an outbreak of Corona virus (Covid-19) and sprayed streets with antiseptic substances, hours after clashes between the security forces and citizens who violated strict closures.

The western city, with a population of 5.5 million, has become a concern for authorities seeking to curb the spread of the virus and the high number of deaths and injuries across India.

Injuries and deaths There
were 343 deaths in Ahmedabad out of nearly 2,000 deaths across the country, and just under 10% of the number of recorded injuries.

The drones sprayed the disinfected materials from the air, while fire trucks and other vehicles were roaming the deserted streets, launching clouds of cleaning materials in the streets and in front of the buildings.

"A massive process of spraying disinfectants has started in all areas of the city," said Rajiv Gupta, deputy administrator of the city.

India has been undergoing closures, the largest in the world since March 25, and was tightened in Ahmedabad on Friday due to the rapid spread of the virus.

Hundreds of soldiers deployed in the streets to prevent the presence of people, while all shops were closed for at least a week.

Crisis, Procedures and
Evening Friday evening, the security forces fired tear gas at citizens who left their homes, and at least 15 people were arrested, and the police increased their presence today, Saturday.

The authorities insist that the epidemic crisis is under control, and started easing measures in several parts of India to allow the return of agricultural activity and some companies to work, but experts warn of the high number of casualties despite the closure.

The virus is spreading rapidly, especially in major cities such as Bombay, New Delhi and Ahmedabad, and experts say the numbers of injuries and deaths are higher than reported due to lack of detection tests and lack of complete death records.

While the number of deaths is considered low compared to the United States and the most affected European countries, health experts say the curve of the epidemic in India may not reach its peak before next June and July.