Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 6: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav has appealed to the people of Jammu to remain cautious and adopt preventive measures as several areas of JMC and district Jammu continue to recover from the aftermath of recent floods.
He emphasized that flood-hit regions are highly vulnerable to the outbreak of waterborne and vector-borne diseases and immediate action is necessary to protect public health.
Speaking on the current situation, Dr. Yadav stated that contamination of drinking water is a major concern during such times which can lead to stomach infections, headaches, fever and diarrhoea.
“The ongoing season also poses an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya, which are more likely to spread in areas with accumulated stagnant water,” he maintained issuing instructions to all the residents to ensure the safety of their drinking water.
Dr. Yadav advised the citizens to boil water for a minimum of 10 minutes before consumption to eliminate harmful microorganisms. He also said that chlorine tablets should be used wherever possible and water should be allowed to settle for at least half an hour after adding the tablets before it is used for drinking or cooking purposes.
“Residents are also urged to maintain their surroundings by removing stagnant water from rooftops, courtyards, and nearby drains, as such areas provide ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes,” the JMC Commissioner further stated adding that the Health Department has activated 104 helpline number to address health-related queries from the residents.
JMC has intensified its efforts to conduct fogging and spraying activities across all wards of JMC to control mosquito breeding and minimize the risk of vector-borne diseases.
Dr. Yadav also said that JMC is continuously monitoring the situation and proactive steps are being taken to safeguard the health of the people during this critical period.
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