Monsoon is active across the country at this time. Life is disrupted due to rain and floods in many states including Maharashtra-Gujarat. Heavy rains also occurred in the capital Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, due to which waterlogging was seen in many places. From the health point of view, waterlogging is considered quite challenging, it can also increase the risk of many types of diseases.
During monsoon days, there is a risk of mosquito-borne diseases, as well as there can be a risk of problems related to the impurity of food and water in flood and waterlogged places. Health experts say that the risk of the spread of various waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A increases in flooded places. Every year a large number of patients related to this need to be admitted to hospitals.
There are some diseases that, if not treated on time, can lead to serious complications and even life-threatening problems.
Risk of many diseases due to rain and floods
In a conversation with Amar Ujala, Delhi-based consultant physician Dr. Raman Singh says, the risk of many types of diseases increases during rainy days. Many cities of Mumbai-Gujarat are flooded due to heavy rains. Along with this, the rain in Delhi in the past few days has also increased health risks.
Stagnant water can promote the growth of fungi, and bacteria, and clean stagnant water is considered most favorable for the breeding of many types of mosquitoes. In such a situation, it is feared that cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya may also increase in these places.
Diseases caused by waterlogging
Water pollution caused by waterlogging can cause various waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A. These diseases are caused by water containing feces or harmful microorganisms and food items coming in contact with it.
In the case of waterlogging, the risk of digestive infections also increases due to bacteria, viruses, and parasites. This can result in diseases like gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and dysentery. Diseases like cholera are considered dangerous and life-threatening.
Mosquito threat
Waterlogging and stagnant water due to floods create a favorable environment for mosquitoes and other vectors. Mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, malaria, and Zika virus, can increase rapidly in areas with stagnant water.
There is also a risk of leptospirosis infection in flooded areas. Its bacteria can enter the body through cuts or scratches, which can also affect vital organs like the liver, kidneys, and lungs in severe cases of infection.
How to stay safe from these?
Doctors say it is important for all people to take precautions to prevent diseases caused by floods and waterlogging. For this, it is important to drink clean and clean water. Drink only bottled or boiled water. Apart from this, take care of proper hygiene, and make it a habit to wash hands frequently, especially before eating and after using the toilet. Make sure the food is cooked properly to avoid any bacteria present in it.
Trying to avoid mosquito bites is important to prevent dengue-malaria.
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