Bhind: Floodwaters Recede, but Stench and Disease Spread in Villages
Bhind: The fury of the Sindh and Chambal rivers may have subsided, but the aftermath of the flood has brought a new set of problems to the villages in Bhind. The receding waters have left behind a trail of stench and disease, affecting the health and well-being of the villagers.
In Mircholi, a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rescued a 23-year-old man, Bhánu Pratáp, who was stuck in his village due to the floodwaters. Bhánu, who was undergoing treatment for lung disease at Delhi's AIIMS, had returned to his village but fell ill again after the floodwaters receded. With the roads blocked, his family was unable to take him to the hospital, and he was finally rescued by the SDRF team and taken to the hospital.
The villagers are now facing a new challenge - the spread of disease and stench due to the carcasses of dead animals and the filthy conditions in their homes. In Bhárolí village, over a dozen people have fallen ill due to the unhygienic conditions. The villagers are forced to live in their homes, which are filled with the stench of dead animals and garbage.
The Sindh and Chambal rivers may have receded, but the villages are still cut off due to the damaged roads and bridges. The villagers are forced to wade through the waters to reach the main roads, making it difficult for them to access medical aid and other essential services.
The 33 KV high-tension line in the Kwarí River was submerged, leaving 33 villages without a power supply. The villagers are now forced to live in the dark, adding to their misery.
In Dápura village, the floodwaters have damaged the homes and belongings of the villagers. The villagers are now forced to live in temporary shelters, and their belongings are still submerged in the floodwaters.
The administration has not provided any relief to the villagers, who are struggling to come to terms with the disaster. The villagers are now forced to fend for themselves, with no help in sight.
The collector, Sanjív Shrivastav, has assured that the administration is doing its best to provide relief to the affected villagers. However, the ground reality is different, and the villagers are still waiting for help.
Flood Situation
* Chambal River: 119.08 meters (Sunday), 121.05 meters (Saturday), Danger point: 119.80 meters
* Sindh River: 120.50 meters (Sunday), 124.26 meters (Saturday), Danger point: 120.30 meters
* Kwarí River: 130.41 meters (Sunday), 129.51 meters (Saturday), Danger point: 125.40 meters
Collector's Statement
"The water level in the rivers is receding, and the situation in the villages is improving. We are providing assistance to the affected villagers wherever it is needed." - Sanjív Shrivastav, Collector, Bhind.
