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Cholera on the rise due to Delhi floods
Delhi has reported 450 cases of cholera this year, the civic authorities said yesterday and apprehended that the situation may worsen in the wake of the recent floods in Yamuna.
- IANS
- Published: 23:12 August 25, 2008
New Delhi: Delhi has reported 450 cases of cholera this year, the civic authorities said yesterday and apprehended that the situation may worsen in the wake of the recent floods in Yamuna.
"Cholera has been a constant problem in the city. We have so far reported over 450 cases," said V.K. Monga, head of the health committee of Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
"The recent Yamuna floods are a setback and we think the water contamination may increase and add to the cholera situation. Besides, it will be favourable for mosquito breeding," Monga said.
People living along the river bank need to be extra careful, he said.
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