Kerala : Over 2 Million People In Relief Camps, Epidemic Outbreak Feared
Kerala : Over 2 Million People In Relief Camps, Epidemic Outbreak Feared The authorities are fearing an outbreak of disease among two million people crammed into relief camps. Continous heavy rains since August 8 has caused Kerala’s worst floods in a century. The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall in one or two places in Kerala on Sunday. Also in some places, the flood waters are moving back. The Indian Army has led major rescue operations to reach out people that are impossible to reach. Many people are reportedly trapped on their roofs, upper floors without food and water. Also, the authorities are preparing to deal with the possible outbreak of water-borne and air-borne diseases in the camps. Nearly, 2 million people have taken shelter since the heavy rainfall begans. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that there was no shortage of food in the state as traders had stocked up ahead of a local festival, the only problem is to transport it to the people. He further said, “The central government and public have cooperated well in this effort to fight this disaster.” -PTC NEWS
