Nepal flash floods: What is the first health risk people should watch out for?

Nepal flash floods: What is the first health risk people should watch out for?

After the devastating Nepal flash floods, experts warn that contaminated water, food and disrupted sanitation can increase the risk of gastrointestinal infections, including diarrhoea, vomiting, typhoid, cholera and hepatitis A and E. Flood-exposed food, untreated water and poor storage can also lead to dehydration and electrolyte loss, particularly in children, older adults and medically vulnerable people. Experts recommend safe drinking water,…