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Cyclone Remal Alert: Cyclone Remal is predicted to hit the coasts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh on the midnight of 26 May. Before the cyclone hits the coasts with a storm surge and landfall, the India Meteorological Department has issued an alert, urging people in nearby areas to stay safe and move to safer areas if necessary. Cyclone Remal is expected to hit the coast with a wind speed of 110-120 kmph and gusts up to 135 kmph. Every person should take precautionary measures. Authorities have urged people to anticipate the possible damages and take necessary steps for safety. Precautions are also needed to be taken against several health emergencies that may occur during and after the cyclone.
Also read: Cyclone Ramal alert: What we should and should not do during extreme weather conditions
Health emergencies we should be prepared for during and after Cyclone Ramal:
Contaminated flood waterMany areas of West Bengal, Orissa and Bangladesh will receive heavy rains, which may lead to floods. Food and liquids that come in contact with flood water can also cause diseases, such as wound infections, diarrhea, nose and throat infections. We should be extra careful about our drinking water and food. It is advisable to purify water by boiling it before drinking.
Harm of the drug: One of the health emergencies we must be prepared for during extreme weather conditions is the unavailability of medicines. In case of evacuation, we should carry the medicines we need on a regular basis. However, we should never consume medicines contaminated by flood water.
Injuries from fallsCleaning up after a cyclone or flood can be difficult. It can also cause injuries and wounds. We should consider seeking help from the authorities.
snake bites: Snakes and insects may take shelter indoors in bad weather conditions. We must take extra care not to injure them, which can lead to bites and wounds.
Mosquito-borne infectionsStagnant water after floods and cyclones can breed mosquitoes, causing mosquito-borne infections such as malaria and dengue.
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