The number of patients in Punjab’s flood-affected areas has continued to rise sharply, with health officials warning that cases of illness are likely to increase further.
In the past 24 hours alone, more than 33,000 people reported various diseases, adding to a total of 755,000 patients since the floods began.
Sharp rise in flood-related illnesses
According to the Punjab Health Department, the past 24 hours saw 5,000 cases of respiratory problems, 4,300 of fever, and 4,000 of skin allergies.
Additionally, 700 patients were treated for eye infections, while 1,900 cases of diarrhoea were recorded. Officials also confirmed five cases of snake bites and 20 cases of dog bites during this period.
Total caseload reaches 755,000
Health authorities revealed that the cumulative number of patients in flood-hit areas has now reached 755,000. This includes people suffering from a range of illnesses directly linked to flood-related contamination and poor living conditions.
The sudden surge has raised concerns about the capacity of medical facilities to cope with the demand as waterborne and vector-borne diseases spread.
Medical camps established for relief
To address the crisis, the Punjab Health Department has set up 405 fixed medical camps across flood-affected regions.
So far, 279,000 patients have been medically examined at these camps, where doctors and volunteers are providing treatment for both minor and severe cases.
