Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 …
Public health advice on protecting your health before, during 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 …
Flood response through community engagement
Aug 23, 2024 · WHO India provided guidance on post-flood healthcare management and supported monitoring of active door-to-door surveys, information, education and …
Floods: How to protect your health
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 …
Impact in 2022 - Pakistan - World Health Organization (WHO)
Impact in 2022: Pakistan WHO prevents disease outbreaks in flood-affected Pakistan The devastating floods in Pakistan and their aftermath severely disrupted the delivery of health …
Safety during monsoons and floods - World Health Organization …
Safety measures to protect your health during floodsInfographic
September 2024 Floods and Landslides
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. …
Rising Waters, Rising Challenges-WHO's Response to Severe …
Nov 4, 2024 · In the third week of August 2024, heavy rainfall and upstream water releases caused significant flooding across multiple districts in Bangladesh, particularly affecting 11 …
Health inequities are shortening lives by decades
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 …
Flooded but not defeated: the residents of Budapest navigate ...
Sep 24, 2024 · 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 …