Clean-up began under the aegis of the city Corporation’s health wing on Friday in parts of the city that were affected by waterlogging. Twelve circles under the civic body were affected by waterlogging and surging waters.
Bleaching powder was sprinkled in public places and bylanes. Mosquito eradication measures, including fogging, were taken up and drinking water sources were disinfected.
The Health Department has asked people to exercise caution when they return home.
Houses and establishments should be cleaned thoroughly before moving in. Bleaching powder solution should be used for disinfecting. Premises should be cleaned using lime, the District Medical Officer has said. Polluted wells, tanks, and drinking water sources should be disinfected before use.
Personal safety measures should be adopted. Medicines for preventing leptospirosis should be taken. Mosquito-breeding should be controlled. Those showing symptoms of illness should seek medical advice.
Air pollution
The quality of food products in houses, anganwadis, schools, ration shops, and other food collection centres should be ensured before consumption. As air in closed rooms might be polluted, proper airing by opening windows and doors should be done.
People should keep an eye for poisonous snakes during the clean-up activities.
The advice of health or ASHA workers should be sought before using bleaching powder and chlorine tablets. Electrical gadgets should be used only after these are examined by electricians.
