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After the Flood: Rising Health Risks, Farmer Losses, and Relief Efforts in Delhi’s Affected Areas

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As floodwaters begin to recede in Delhi, the threat of waterborne and mosquito-borne diseases is rising rapidly in the affected regions. With the Yamuna river slowly returning to normal levels, experts warn of increased cases of malaria, dengue, chikungunya, cholera, and various skin and respiratory illnesses.

Health Hazards Loom Large

Dr. Jugal Kishore, Head of Community Medicine at Safdarjung Hospital, explained that floods bring a host of new problems. Snake and insect bites become more frequent, and even stray dogs may turn aggressive. Many flood victims suffer from diarrhea and eye infections. As the water level drops, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases surges. Those already battling chronic illnesses face greater challenges due to missed medications and disrupted healthcare.

Authorities urge everyone to maintain strict hygiene. Relief and rescue operations have intensified in flood-affected areas, with government teams working around the clock.

Government Response and Animal Rescue

On Friday night, Delhi’s Minister of Art, Culture, and Language, Kapil Mishra, visited the worst-hit areas near the old railway bridge. He inspected a cowshed where cattle were stranded in floodwaters. Mishra assured that government teams and officials were on site, and that animals would be relocated to safer places after 11 p.m. The safety of both people and livestock is a top priority, with arrangements being made for food and care wherever evacuation isn’t possible.

The minister praised the youth volunteers from the cow protection group who have been caring for stranded animals for three days straight.

Support for Displaced Families and Farmers

The government is providing food, tents, and other essential supplies to affected families. The flood has not only left people homeless but also devastated farmers’ crops, leading to significant financial losses.

Farmers in areas like Yamuna Khadar, Chilla, Purana, Usmanpur, Garhi, Mandu, and Sonia Vihar are waiting for the water to recede so they can return to their fields and plant new crops. Most had grown vegetables such as eggplant, okra, bottle gourd, radish, carrot, tomato, cauliflower, peas, potatoes, onions, and chili. Many farmers lease land and take loans from relatives, friends, or banks. The flood has destroyed their crops and left them struggling to repay debts.

Physical and Mental Impact on Residents

In areas like Mayur Vihar Palla, the floods have caused both physical and emotional trauma. Injuries sustained while trying to save homes and belongings may never be forgotten. The swelling Yamuna has not only destroyed houses but also severely impacted people’s health.

Relief camps in flood-hit zones are seeing a growing number of injured and sick people. On Saturday alone, over 200 people received medical treatment at various camps, most of them children. Organizations that rarely reached these communities before are now working to heal their wounds, setting up medical camps and providing care.

Doctors at these camps report a high number of serious injuries, including deep cuts, head wounds, and severe leg injuries caused by drowning, slipping, and debris in floodwaters.