STORY: Residents and authorities of Vadodara in the Indian state of Gujarat said they fear waterborne diseases could spread after last week’s devastating floods which are now slowly receding on Monday (September 2).
Piles of garbage, mud, and silt were left behind after the murky floodwater started to pull away, and officials warned citizens of the risk of infectious diseases such as leptospirosis, hepatitis A, and typhoid.
“The biggest problem post-flood is leptospirosis which is spread through the urine of infected animals,” local government official Rajesh Shah said, adding that healthcare teams would conduct door-to-door visits.
Heavy rains battered India and Pakistan’s coastal areas along the Arabian Sea last week, flooding cities in western India’s Gujarat state, forcing thousands of people from their homes, and leaving at least 28 dead.
