Water and sanitation

The human cost is measured not only in the 27 confirmed deaths and four missing, but also in the 1,082 families whose homes or livelihoods have been disrupted at a moment when many were still recovering from August’s far larger trauma.

Permanent housing, reliable food assistance, income opportunities and protection from the elements are still out of reach for many in Chawkay and neighbouring districts.

Nearly a decade after the 2017 exodus, the Rohingya crisis remains one of the world’s largest and most protracted.

As Himalayan glaciers continue their rapid retreat, the invisible biological cargo they release will become an increasingly visible test of regional preparedness.

Timely community action and strengthened health services will determine how many more young lives are placed at risk before cooler weather arrives, health workers say.

Long-term success will depend on continued government partnership, local ownership, and adaptive implementation to address Bihar-specific needs.

For millions of Indians living under the constant shadow of dengue this development brings cautious optimism.

Experts stress the need for sustained, multi-sectoral action: improved waste management, better urban infrastructure, public education, and research into vaccines or novel vector controls. Sri Lanka’s experience with malaria eradication shows what coordinated efforts can achieve.