E. coli found in flood-affected water as disease risk grows
Summary
Five of 15 water samples from holding centres in Bidur Municipality tested positive for E. coli, raising fears of diarrhoea, cholera and other infections in flood-hit areas. Authorities have flown in 21,000 cholera vaccine doses to Rasuwa and are restoring damaged drinking-water systems across several districts.
Key Points
- Five of 15 water samples collected from holding centres in Bidur Municipality, Nuwakot tested positive for E. coli.
- Flooding has damaged 55 drinking-water projects across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha, with losses estimated at Rs 640 million.
- Health experts warn of diarrhoea, cholera, skin infections and vector-borne diseases after the disaster.
- Authorities have sent 21,000 cholera vaccine doses to Rasuwa and ordered immediate deployment of medicines, vaccines and health workers.
