The flood crisis in Delhi poses a threat to public health, especially for the people who were residing in low-lying areas. As the Yamuna water affected countless people. Many of them have been completely destroyed.
The Daily Guardian talked to them and tried to figure out the problems they were facing. On that note, we talked to Shiv Kumar, a resident of a low-lying area near Mayur Vihar who has been shifted to the relief camp. He informed us that they have been facing several problems, like electricity, water, toilets, tents, and many more. He further added that there is no arrangement of tarpaulin. They are forced to stay in the open sky in such extreme weather.
Another person informed us that hygiene is a big issue. Only 3 to 4 mobile toilets are present for around 500 people. Most people used to go in the open, where problems with snakes and other insects have arisen most of the time.
A woman named Mahima told us that because of the flooded water, her son got ill and is suffering from diarrhoea. He said there are lots of people who are suffering from various waterborne diseases.
Although the Delhi government is claiming that they are providing everything that is needed in day-to-day life, the ground reality is different. People are suffering from extreme heat, and a lack of cleanliness, resulted in the spread of infectious diseases.
Meanwhile Yet again, Yamuna breached the danger mark. The water level at the Old Railway Bridge was recorded at 205.6 m on Wednesday morning, breaching the ‘danger’ mark once again. It is likely to rise further to around 205.72 m by 6 pm, as per the Central Water Commission’s prediction. Yesterday, at 8 pm for the first time in a week, the Yamuna water level dropped below the danger level of 205.33 metres and was recorded at 205.3 metres.
