RESIDENTS in flood-prone areas should be extra cautious when coming into contact with flood- water and also ensure that children do not play in it, says Johor Health director Datuk Dr Aman Rabu
This is because floodwater is a potential source of water-borne diseases such as leptospirosis, melioidosis, cholera and typhoid, as well as bacteria that cause food poisoning.
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