Thailand Battles Severe Floods: Talking to the media, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, government spokesperson, revealed that the causes of deaths associated with the flood are due to landslides and electrocution.
The death toll in the North Bengal floods has climbed to 28, while Nepal has recorded 60 deaths so far. According to reports around 500 tourists who were stranded in Darjeeling were rescued by the West Bengal Police and taken to Siliguri.
Cloudburst followed by flashflood wipes out an entire village in Himachal Pradesh. Rescue operations underway.
As Indian states reel from severe natural calamities during the monsoon season, let us be aware of the mental health impacts of such tragic incidents.
Government and civil administration sets up 543 relief camps and relief distribution centres in 25 districts to tend to flood-affected victims.
Heavy rainfall has ravged the regions of Northeast India and people are reeling under flood situation. At least 48 people have been killed and over 16 lakhs displaced.
Rains wreak havoc in north India, leading to waterlogging in many areas. Follow these expert tips to avoid accidental injuries and getting sick during and after floods.
The UN has raised concern over the outbreak of vector-borne and water-borne diseases in flood-hit Pakistan, especially in Sindh and Balochistan provinces.
After being ravaged by the worst flood witnessed in the history of Pakistan, the country is now witnessing an explosion of dengue cases.
As Pakistan grapples with the worst flood in their history, WHO issues a warning that this disaster could exacerbate health conditions and diseases in the country.
States and UTs have been advised to prepare Heat Action Plans as a standard response at the state, district and city levels.
According to a new report, flood water contains chemicals and other pollutants which can lead to skin infections when an injured part is exposed to floodwaters.
With the flood rescue operations now over, health authorities in Kerala on Friday asked all those who came in contact with the flood waters to take preventive action for leptospirosis, mostly spread by rodents.
The flood-hit state of Kerala has got an extension to file income tax returns till September 15, 2018. But we all know that filing ITR can be quite stressful, here are easier ways to cope with them.
The Union Health Minister also said that the situation was being closely monitored to prevent the outbreak of diseases in flood-hit Kerala.
The Ministry has also formed 12 public health teams, one each to be deployed in the 12 worst affected districts in Kerala.
Golden Hour rescue wagon is an initiative by the Brains Hospital, Bangalore, which is equipped with 8 beds, oxygen cylinders, warmer, multi-para monitor, suction line, IV fluids, splint and wound dressing materials and all emergency medicines.
Healthcare workers should be trained appropriately such that they can identify and assess any risk factors and take immediate action. There should also be a system in place to educate people on hygiene and hand washing techniques.
Thailand Battles Severe Floods: Talking to the media, Siripong Angkasakulkiat, government spokesperson, revealed that the causes of deaths associated with the flood are due to landslides and electrocution.
The death toll in the North Bengal floods has climbed to 28, while Nepal has recorded 60 deaths so far. According to reports around 500 tourists who were stranded in Darjeeling were rescued by the West Bengal Police and taken to Siliguri.
Cloudburst followed by flashflood wipes out an entire village in Himachal Pradesh. Rescue operations underway.
Government and civil administration sets up 543 relief camps and relief distribution centres in 25 districts to tend to flood-affected victims.
Heavy rainfall has ravged the regions of Northeast India and people are reeling under flood situation. At least 48 people have been killed and over 16 lakhs displaced.
Rains wreak havoc in north India, leading to waterlogging in many areas. Follow these expert tips to avoid accidental injuries and getting sick during and after floods.
The UN has raised concern over the outbreak of vector-borne and water-borne diseases in flood-hit Pakistan, especially in Sindh and Balochistan provinces.
After being ravaged by the worst flood witnessed in the history of Pakistan, the country is now witnessing an explosion of dengue cases.
As Pakistan grapples with the worst flood in their history, WHO issues a warning that this disaster could exacerbate health conditions and diseases in the country.
States and UTs have been advised to prepare Heat Action Plans as a standard response at the state, district and city levels.
According to a new report, flood water contains chemicals and other pollutants which can lead to skin infections when an injured part is exposed to floodwaters.
With the flood rescue operations now over, health authorities in Kerala on Friday asked all those who came in contact with the flood waters to take preventive action for leptospirosis, mostly spread by rodents.
The flood-hit state of Kerala has got an extension to file income tax returns till September 15, 2018. But we all know that filing ITR can be quite stressful, here are easier ways to cope with them.
The Union Health Minister also said that the situation was being closely monitored to prevent the outbreak of diseases in flood-hit Kerala.
The Ministry has also formed 12 public health teams, one each to be deployed in the 12 worst affected districts in Kerala.
Golden Hour rescue wagon is an initiative by the Brains Hospital, Bangalore, which is equipped with 8 beds, oxygen cylinders, warmer, multi-para monitor, suction line, IV fluids, splint and wound dressing materials and all emergency medicines.
Healthcare workers should be trained appropriately such that they can identify and assess any risk factors and take immediate action. There should also be a system in place to educate people on hygiene and hand washing techniques.
With monsoon, come a number of waterborne diseases. These diseases spread more during floods through contaminated water and food. It's best to consult a doctor immediately if the symptoms appear severe.
As Indian states reel from severe natural calamities during the monsoon season, let us be aware of the mental health impacts of such tragic incidents.
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