After Cyclone Phailin, epidemic threat in Odisha's Ganjam

Berhampur: Odisha's Ganjam district now faces threat of epidemic as debris is yet to be cleared even six days after Cyclone Phailin left behind its trail of destruction.

Five Diarrhoea cases have already been reported from Sorala, a fishermen village in the coastal area. The disease was also reported from the nearby villages.

However, Ganjam chief medical officer PK Kar said the situation was not alarming. "We have received some sporadic cases. But the situation is totally normal," he said.

Mr Kar said at least ten teams of doctors along with paramedical staff were touring the cyclone-ravaged areas.

At least two teams were deputed to the district from Bhubaneswar and all the senior doctors in the area have been alerted to be prepared to meet the situation, Kar added.