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n Assam, the seven-member Central team has assessed the damage caused by flood and landslides. The team has been divided into 3 groups and visited the affected distrits.Official sources said that before returning for Delhi, they will meet state Chief Secretary today in Guwahati to discuss relief and rehabilitations measures. Another team of Ministry of Environment and Forest also visited the World Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park to take stock of the situation. Around 700 animals including 17 Rhinos have been killed in flood.
The current wave of flood also affected two lakh 55 thousand hectares of cropland across the state affecting over 10 lakh farmers’ family. As per the estimate, the state had lost a total crop worth over 990 crore rupees.Meanwhile, Chief Minister instructed the health department to take all necessary measures to prevent water and vector borne diseases.
Health department has intensified surveillance for early detection of diseases.
Blood tests are being conducted to detect malaria and encephalitis. Around 37 thousand people have been treated so far for diarrhoea, dysentery and flu.1 thousand 500 health camps have been organised to prevent spread of diseases in affected districts. So far, there has been no report of any disease assuming epidemic proportions. Health department has also set up round the clock control room to keep an eye on the overall health issues.Veteniary department has also intensified vaccination drive for over 20 lakh livestock
The current wave of flood also affected two lakh 55 thousand hectares of cropland across the state affecting over 10 lakh farmers’ family. As per the estimate, the state had lost a total crop worth over 990 crore rupees.Meanwhile, Chief Minister instructed the health department to take all necessary measures to prevent water and vector borne diseases.
Health department has intensified surveillance for early detection of diseases.
Blood tests are being conducted to detect malaria and encephalitis. Around 37 thousand people have been treated so far for diarrhoea, dysentery and flu.1 thousand 500 health camps have been organised to prevent spread of diseases in affected districts. So far, there has been no report of any disease assuming epidemic proportions. Health department has also set up round the clock control room to keep an eye on the overall health issues.Veteniary department has also intensified vaccination drive for over 20 lakh livestock
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