- 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
- Floods: How to protect your health
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 The most common risks associated with flooding is the contamination of drinking-water facilities, and standing water, which can be a breeding site for mosquitoes
- Heavy rainfall is causing rivers to burst their banks, leaving huge . . .
The impacts of floods on health arise directly through contact with floodwater as well as indirectly from damage to health facilities, other critical infrastructure, ecosystems, food and water supplies, and social support systems Such impacts can be immediate, but can also occur days, weeks or even months after floodwater has receded
- September 2024 Floods and Landslides - World Health Organization (WHO)
I n the aftermath of these floods and landslides, the risk of water pollution has increased, raising concerns about a potential rise in waterborne diseases and other sanitation-related public health issues Additionally, there is an elevated risk of vector-borne diseases, respiratory and skin conditions, and mental health challenges To address these critical health risks, WHO has been working
- 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 . . .
Public health advice on protecting your health before, during and after floods If you live in an area at risk of or affected by flooding, it is essential to take measures to protect your health and the health of your loved ones Keeping safe during floods Avoid walking or driving through floodwater or entering unstable buildings or structures
- The importance of preparedness: strengthening community resilience . . .
Climate change is altering the world in which we live in Weather has become more extreme, and natural disasters happen more often than before Flash floods have emerged as a persistent threat, endangering lives, homes, and livelihoods Amidst this perilous environment, a silent killer lurks—the risk of drowning Often underestimated, even knee-high water levels can prove deadly as
- Dzud emergency in Mongolia moves to risk of floods and environmental . . .
Floods can have medium- and long-term health impacts, including an increase in the transmission of water- and food-borne diseases Ulaanbaatar city, located in the middle of high mountains with two large rivers that flow through the center of the city, is potentially at risk of flooding due to melting snow and ice
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