Siddarth Sethia
*115 Residents Treated and Essential Medicines Distributed.
The BBMP has taken proactive preventive measures to avoid the spread of infectious diseases and to mitigate inconvenience to the public caused by heavy rainfall in Sai Layout,located in Horamavu Ward of Mahadevapura Zone.
Continuous rainfall since May 18,2025,has severely impacted daily life in the area, which experienced waterlogging.
In response,BBMP officials and staff have been deployed on-site to assess the situation and take necessary action.
Under the leadership of,Mahadevapura Zonal Commissioner,K.N.Ramesh,the BBMP health department acted swiftly to safeguard the health of residents in Sai Layout.
Zonal Health Officer,Dr.Lokesh and Medical Health Officer Dr.Vishweshwarayya,along with a dedicated health team,visited the affected area and implemented essential preventive health measures.
*Deployment of Rapid Response Team:
A medical team comprising doctors and paramedical staff has been stationed in the area,and a health camp has been set up.
The camp includes essential medicines,equipment for blood pressure monitoring,and an ambulance on standby.
Community Awareness Drive:
Under the supervision of senior health inspectors,ASHA workers are conducting door-to-door visits to educate residents on waterborne and vector-borne diseases such as dengue,and the importance of using safe drinking water.
Local nursing college students are assisting both with surveys and as support staff at the health camp.
*115 Residents Receive Treatment:
Through the health camp jointly organized by K. Narayanapura Urban Primary Health Centre and Namma Clinic,around 115 residents have been treated for conditions such as high blood pressure,diabetes,and skin disorders.
Medicines including Calamine,Betamethasone, Ketoconazole,and Caldril ointments have been distributed.
*Fogging and Spraying Operations:
To prevent the outbreak of diseases like dengue, disinfection sprays are being used in the affected areas, and fogging operations are underway to control mosquito breeding.
*Emergency Helpline:
In case of emergencies,residents are urged to contact the Mahadevapura Zonal control room at 080-28512300 or share information via WhatsApp at 9480685706.
