Patna fears epidemic as water logging continues for 7th day| Namaste Bharat Full

After floods, residents of Patna now fear for outbreak of epidemic with stagnant rain water emitting stench and animal carcasses floating around. It has simply added to their woes of staying indoors for around a week, surrounded by 4-6 feet deep stinking water.
There seems no end to their miseries. They for for outbreak of diseases, like dengue, viral fever, jaundice, skin ailments, allergy and breathing problems.
A top health department officer said steps to prevent outbreak of diseases were being taken and teams of doctors would soon start visiting affected areas to provide medical aid.