Punjab has been witnessing one of the worst flood crisis in decades. The seriousness of the situation can be understood by the fact that between August 1 to September 5, 43 people have died and 3, 84,322 people have been impacted. However, a glimmer of hope has popped up as the state has not witnessed rainfall in the past 2 days. As a result, water level has started to recede.
However, a new threat is looming in the flood-affected areas of Punjab. Continue reading below to know details-
Dr. Naresh Batla of ESI Hospital while talking to True Scoop informed, "Wherever there is water accumulated, water-borne disease will start spreading. For example, when the overflowing of water stops then the water will become stagnant and will get accumulate at one place. This is an upcoming danger after Punjab Floods. Animals have died in those waters."
"So, the stomach problem nowadays is because food is exposed. In fact, I advice to people that don't eat salad these days because they are exposed and washed only by water at home. I advice that people should try to eat home-made food these days. Drink boiled water. Even though you drink filter water, my advise it to boil it then consume it. Because nowadays filters are also faulty. If your water filter is faulty, get it repaired."
"Their (people in flood affected areas) health more at risk as compared to before. The stagnant water spreads more disease. The stagnant water will go underground, by mixing with dirt and other dead animals and will get mixed with underground water."
"The common disease that often affect people are viral Hepatitis A, Hepatitis E, loose motion. Dengue and Malaria cases will also start to come. Dengue mosquito generally pops up at stagnant fresh water even if it kept in a small bowl. It generally bites people in daytime. My advice is wear full sleeves clothes, drink boiled water, keep yourself hydrated. Always keep ORS with you and consume it as well and avoid eating outside food," concluded Dr. Naresh Batla.