Jammu, Sept. 4 -- Even as floodwaters have started receding from most of the affected areas of Jammu province, authorities are now facing a fresh challenge - preventing the outbreak of water-borne and vector-borne diseases. Experts warn that stagnant water, contaminated supplies, and unhygienic conditions in several localities could trigger the spread of diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, jaundice, malaria, and dengue if urgent preventive measures are not taken.
Recognising the looming health threat, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has launched a 15-day special campaign across the Union Territory to curb the spread of infections in the aftermath of recent floods and landslides. The campaign aims to ensure safe potable water, restore...