CLEAN: Floods Raise Disease Risk In Indonesia

The transcript discusses the severe flooding in Jakarta, highlighting the lack of clean water and the spread of diseases like diarrhea and dengue fever. Health officials warn of a potential crisis if rains persist, with threats of leptospirosis and cholera. Medical teams are deployed to assist affected areas. Residents hope for drier weather to alleviate the situation.

What are some of the diseases that have become common due to the flooding in Jakarta?

• Influenza and measles

• Cholera and tuberculosis

• Diarrhea and skin rashes

• Malaria and typhoid

Why are residents particularly worried about the continuation of the monsoon rains?

• It might damage the local agriculture.

• It might cause landslides in the area.

• It could disrupt transportation and communication.

• It could lead to more severe flooding and health issues.

What measures have been taken by health officials in response to the flooding?

• Evacuating residents to safer areas

• Distributing food and water supplies

• Deploying medical personnel to affected regions

• Building temporary shelters for the displaced

Which disease is spread by sewage in the water?

• Leptospirosis

• Malaria

• Cholera

• Dengue fever

What is the main concern if the floodwaters do not recede?

• Loss of electricity and communication

• Increased risk of fires

• Damage to infrastructure

• Spread of diseases like leptospirosis and cholera