“Bahaya Leptospirosis” — Netizens Warn Families Against Treating Floods Like A Water Park
Children were seen swimming and playing in the dirty water.
Cover image via @sy42w417 (TikTok)As floods continue to inundate northern states, residents of Kota Bharu, Kelantan, are being cautioned against treating the floodwaters as a "water park"
A TikTok video by user @sy42w417 shows several families, including children, swimming and playing in knee-deep floodwaters.
The video, captioned "Kota Bharu water park," has garnered over 850,000 views, sparking widespread concern among netizens.
Image via @sy42w417 (TikTok)
Image via @sy42w417 (TikTok)
Many have raised alarms regarding the health risks associated with floodwaters, particularly for children
Some cited that the contaminated water is a breeding ground for waterborne diseases such as leptospirosis, typhoid, and melioidosis, all of which are potentially fatal infections.
Meanwhile, others pointed out that floodwaters are often a mix of drain water, sewage, and waste.
One user commented, "Ya Allah, why are they treating the floodwater like a water park? It's too dirty to let your children play there."
Another added, "Drain water, sewage, and trash. I hope all their antibodies are strong."
Image via TikTok
Image via TikTok
As of 2 December, Kelantan remains the worst-hit state by floods, with 86,385 people impacted and 26,922 families displaced
The flood victims are currently being housed in 259 temporary relief centres in the state, with the death toll rising to four.
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