In Kanpur’s Shuklaganj, flood-hit areas are slowly returning to normalcy after heavy rains left several neighborhoods waterlogged. The municipality has launched a large-scale cleaning and fumigation campaign to protect residents from disease outbreaks. The drive began as soon as floodwaters started to recede, leaving behind silt, garbage, and stagnant water in homes and streets.
Municipal workers have been deployed in multiple teams to remove mud deposits, clear blocked drains, and disinfect public spaces. Special fumigation machines are being used daily to curb mosquito breeding, as health officials warned of a rise in dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases. Local residents said that after weeks of struggle with floodwaters, visible government action has given them some relief.
The health department has also stepped in with mobile medical units and emergency teams. Primary health centres have been stocked with medicines, while temporary camps are being considered in low-lying colonies where the risk of infection remains high. Doctors have urged residents to boil drinking water, use mosquito nets, and keep surroundings clean.
Officials added that sanitation work will continue until the situation is fully under control. They also appealed to the public to cooperate by avoiding littering and by reporting waterlogging spots. “Our aim is to ensure that no epidemic spreads in the aftermath of the floods,” a senior officer said.
While many locals welcomed the fumigation and cleaning, they also pointed out that such efforts should be carried out regularly during monsoon season. Several families complained of damage to household goods and demanded financial assistance from the administration.
With municipal workers, health officials, and residents working together, Shuklaganj is beginning its slow recovery. However, authorities admit that only sustained efforts will ensure long-term protection from flood-related diseases.
