Janet Jalil

But there are also concerns about greater risks because these substances could be abused.

There are already cases and reports that these drugs are being misused.

Suddenly these weight loss drugs became very popular and everybody realized that if you are on these drugs, you could lose weight fast.

So while this is supposed to be used under medical supervision and only for treating and managing diabetes and weight for certain patients, a large number of gym trainers, beauty clinics, etc.

have started dispensing these drugs for patients

quick and fast cosmetic use.

I've been speaking with doctors who say that a lot of people come to them saying that, you know, I'm going to get married in three months and I need to lose weight.

Can you prescribe me this drug?

And that is something which is already a risk, which is happening, a misuse.

And doctors are sounding caution on that.

Archana Shukla in southern India.

A severe cyclone has hit Australia's northeast coast, bringing fierce winds, heavy rain and flooding.

Ahead of the cyclone making land in a remote part of Queensland, the state's premier, David Crisafulli, gave this warning.

Wind is intensifying.

In many cases, it'll be the strongest wind that people have experienced in this part of the state for a long, long time.

But look, I don't want to sugarcoat this.

We are going to experience loss of electricity and the damage is likely to be significant with a system of this size.

As we record this podcast, there are no reports of casualties and the authorities have praised residents for following orders to shelter where they can.

Our correspondent in Queensland, Simon Atkinson, told me more.

It seems it hasn't been as damaging and perhaps as bad as had been feared.