- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Donors making a difference in Pakistan’s flood crisis
Health worker Nizam ud din (above) vaccinates a baby in a partly submerged village ©WHO Donors are responding to WHO’s appeal for Pakistan’s flood crisis with contributions and pledges – support urgently needed to confront the health consequences of the country’s still-unfolding disaster
- Pakistan crisis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO is responding as Pakistan is affected by massive monsoon rainfall and unprecedented levels of flooding and landslides Damage to health infrastructure, shortages of health workers, and limited health supplies are disrupting health services Significant public health threats include the spread of water- and vector-borne diseases, with outbreaks of diarrheal diseases, skin infections
- Public health advice in the aftermath of flooding: how to protect your . . .
wear rubber boots, waterproof gloves, goggles and a face mask if you go into flood water, to avoid contamination from rodents or snake bites; keep your food in sealed cupboards and containers, in a dry place out of the reach of rodents; Emergencies such as flooding may lead to more mosquitoes, which can carry disease
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