- Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas Floods can cause widespread devastation, resulting in loss of life and damages to personal property and critical public health infrastructure
- Flood response through community engagement
WHO India provided guidance on post-flood healthcare management and supported monitoring of active door-to-door surveys, information, education and communication on healthcare during and after floods, and training of panchayat leaders on community preparedness and revenue officers on community-based healthcare management during floods
- Public health advice on protecting your health before, during and after . . .
Leave doors and windows open whenever possible and safe, to dry out your home Do not use petrol or diesel generators indoors Wear a face mask, rubber boots, waterproof gloves and an apron while cleaning Keep children away from flood-contaminated and muddy areas until a week after the water has receded
- Floods: How to protect your health
How do I protect my health in a flood? Since floods can potentially increase the transmission of water- and vector-borne diseases, such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria, and yellow fever, among others, it is important to know your risk and protect your water sources
- Impact in 2022 - Pakistan - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO prevents disease outbreaks in flood-affected Pakistan The devastating floods in Pakistan and their aftermath severely disrupted the delivery of health services, with 10% of the country’s health facilities either damaged or destroyed and more than eight million people in urgent need of health assistance
- September 2024 Floods and Landslides
In the third week of September, Nepal experienced heavy and continuous rainfall, which caused widespread destruction across 21 districts, with seven being severely affected Over 50 health facilities sustained damage The relentless downpours led to severe flooding, landslides and road blockages, disrupting transportation, livelihoods and public safety on a large scale
- Rising Waters, Rising Challenges-WHOs Response to Severe Flooding in . . .
In the third week of August 2024, heavy rainfall and upstream water releases caused significant flooding across multiple districts in Bangladesh, particularly affecting 11 districts in the eastern regions The districts of Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, and Cumilla experienced the most severe impacts According to the National Disaster Response Coordination Center (NDRCC), approximately 5 8
- Flooded but not defeated: the residents of Budapest navigate . . .
The flood peaks in Budapest, but the emergency is far from over Fortunately, the floodwaters in Budapest are beginning to recede A retired man who lives 250 metres from the river’s edge shows how high up on his wall the Danube’s water was the day before
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