Threat of diseases looms large in flood-stricken areas
From floors layered in mess to soggy furniture and damaged home appliances and house hold items, occupants of low-lying areas along the riverbanks have difficult days ahead in the absence of any compensation package. The residents are at the receiving end and are susceptible to a host of water-borne diseases in the post-flood scenario.
On Sunday, when RN Pandey returned home to Ganga Nagar from a relative's house in Dhoomanganj, he found household articles scattered around, some electrical equipment conked out, and what was once home sweet home was now a repulsive hellhole.
"The floods has hit the people hard as they suffered both mental and economic crises. From cereals to other necessary articles, we have to arrange all," Pandey said.
Currently, there are only four mohallah under flood affected category and around 200 from 35 families are taking shelter at flood relief posts.
Vijay, a resident of Chota Bagara, said, "When there are floods, people living in low-lying areas face nature's fury, and we cannot blame anyone.
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We need attention from the local administration to get the areas properly cleaned and a compensation package." Guddi of Rajapur said, "The floods wiped out a part of our locality. My house stands, but it barely feels like home. There i filth and mud all over. The kitchen is yet to be functional.
Walls are moist and household items are damaged."
As the water level of both rivers continued to recede on Sunday, many flood victims were seen returning home.
Laxmi, a resident of Salori, said they would be spending more on disinfectant liquids than anything else. "The stench is abominable and nasty," she added. Asha of Baghara said many are consulting masons or building experts to check if their houses are safe to live in after being ravaged by the rising waters. With the fear of an epidemic looming large, the local administration has rolled out mobile healthcare units.
But residents say that is not enough. They want the district authorities and PMC to clean and fumigate affected areas.
Till 4 pm on Sunday, the water level of Ganga was recorded at Phaphamau (81.59 metre) and Chhatnag ( 80.24 metre). At Naini, the water level of Yamuna was also recorded 80.80metres. The danger mark for the twin rivers is 84.73metres.
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