In recent days, the scenes of Nepal's capital, including the capital, have become heartbreaking due to the floods and landslides and the inconvenient drainage of water while the people are not getting healthcare easily. The problem is further aggravated by the lack of housing and health problems caused by the floods among the victims.

It is not so easy to see the human life destroyed by the flood disaster. However, for the past few days, the terrible scenes of floods and landslides in the hilly areas and flooded plains are scattered on social networks. Moreover, the flood disaster in the capital has made it very distressing. 

Be it a heart-rending scene of people crying because of hunger for a few days because of floods and submerged cities, or dead bodies washed away by sheep, houses submerged in water so that their dwellings are up and down, or animal objects floating in the water. These are just a few examples of the heart-wrenching glimpses the victims have of suffering. At least 200 people have died due to the flood disaster, many are missing. The number of people admitted to the hospital is also uncertain. The official statistics are only a formality, the real assessment can only be understood if observed locally, this is the truth.

However, even in times of pain, do not weaken your self-confidence. The best option is to always be aware of the problem. Only through such practice will one get relief from the pain caused by floods. Otherwise, the weight of sorrow will press and weaken. You should be more aware of health problems caused by floods. Health problems or epidemics can be easily avoided if you are cautious and move ahead. Therefore, everyone in the flood disaster should follow the procedure of drinking only purified water, not eating raw food but only properly cooked food, washing hands properly before eating or after defecation.

When walking in infected areas, it is necessary to use a mask, properly clean maternity and children, and pay special attention to their diet and hygiene. With the aim of preventing the epidemic from spreading, one should be vigilant and advise others accordingly. For this, defecation (urinating) at a place beyond the residential area, dead animals buried at a place beyond the residential area, dust or bag (potash, phenyl) etc. should be used for purifying the infected land.

Due to the disaster caused by the flood, people's health is mainly affected by skin, eye and intestinal problems in the initial days. In the last few days, breathing problems and other problems occur. Mainly, the sufferers are more troubled by problems such as external infection of the bark, swelling, itching. Eye irritation, itching, redness and pain are also common in many people.

Stomach problems are seen in many people from contaminated food. Many flood victims suffer from food poisoning, diarrhea and vomiting. As some of these diseases are transmitted from one to another, there is always the risk of epidemics, so it is important for everyone to pay attention to these issues. However, relief is being distributed to the victims through the services of various supporting organizations with large subsidies, and on the other hand, health services are also being provided through health camps. It seems that the government should be determined in the proper management and relief of disaster areas and victims.

How to purify water?

Many diseases are spread through contaminated water. Therefore, it is considered very important to purify water at least in disaster areas. There are many methods of water purification. From large tanks to homes, water purification methods vary. Moreover, considering the inconvenience in flood prone areas, only limited methods of water purification are used.

The first step is to boil the water. But there may not be a system for boiling water in flood prone areas. In that case, a disinfectant pill in water should be used. Bhulukbhuluk water should be boiled for at least 10 to 15 minutes. When using pills, the water is drinkable only after it has been in the water for at least 30-60 minutes. Apart from this, if kept in the sunlight for at least 2 hours even in a bottle, 'ultraviolet-ray' can kill bacteria. Filtering the water and drinking it is another option. But this option itself is challenging as filters are not readily available. Finally, if there is nothing, it is better to drink filtered or chilled water. As other methods are not possible in the flood affected area, it would be best for the victims to drink purified water as much as possible from this option.

It is necessary to pay equal attention to things other than water purification in places where there is a threat of epidemics. It is necessary for every person not to eat food raw, to eat it well cooked, and to use salad that can be eaten raw at least after washing it for a while in hot water. Animals, fish, snails, snails that died in the flood should not be eaten, but should be properly managed or buried. For urination, if possible, temporary, if not permanent, splints should be used. As there is a possibility that even sleeping in such an area will be unorganized, caution must be exercised. Therefore, the use of a hammock is necessary, it can avoid mosquito bites and also avoid other small insects or snake bites while sleeping in the open. It is important to get the regular health care you need.

Precaution

Even now the risk of rain continues. Therefore, if there is a possibility of a flood in the area where you live or if the government has declared a risky area and requested you to be cautious, it will be wise to follow the instructions accordingly. If it is necessary to move temporarily from the high risk area, it is better to stay in the low risk area with necessary precautions. This can reduce the risk of wasps. 

Essential food items that will not spoil for several days, clean water bottles, minimum medicines or first aid materials for diagnosing possible diseases (including hammock, flashlight, necessary contact numbers, fully charged mobile) should be kept. In such a situation, it is advisable not to send your children to school, but it would be prudent to go out only for urgent work. A lot of risks can be avoided if only this minimum arrangement can be made.