Jan 30, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Aug 23, 2024 · Heavy rainfall and the collapse of an upstream dam on 21 July 2024 led to a flash flood that affected around 8800 persons living in Kirandul town in the aspirational block (administrative …

Jan 29, 2020 · 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 …

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 …

Sep 18, 2024 · Vast areas of central Europe are experiencing what is being called the worst flooding in more than 20 years, triggered by slow-moving Storm Boris. WHO/Europe has been reaching out to …

Apr 16, 2024 · 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 …

Oct 5, 2022 · 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 …

Aug 11, 2025 · In July, heavy rains triggered flash floods across northeastern Romania. Commander Marian Ruscan, Unit Commander of the Suceava Inspectorate for Emergency Situations, and his …

May 6, 2025 · A global report published by WHO highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job …