By Ahsan Mughal
KARACHI: Heavy monsoon rains may bring relief from the heat, but health officials have warned they could also trigger a surge in dangerous infectious diseases across Pakistan.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued a nationwide alert, urging provincial governments and district administrations to remain on high alert during the monsoon season.
According to the advisory, stagnant water left by heavy rainfall could lead to a rise in dengue and malaria, while contaminated water may spread cholera and typhoid. Floodwater also increases the risk of serious bacterial infections.
The NIH warned that thunderstorms, collapsing walls and roofs, and falling trees could also cause injuries and fatalities. People have been advised to avoid standing near old buildings, weak walls and trees during storms, and to stay away from floodwater and fallen electricity wires.
Health authorities have also called for intensified mosquito control campaigns to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks in flood-affected areas.
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