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 snowmelt …
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 communication on healthcare …
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 …
Heavy rainfall is causing rivers to burst their banks, leaving huge ...
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 …
Emergency preparedness saves lives amid Romania’s catastrophic floods
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 …
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 …
Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 1, 2019 · The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building design, and whether …
Donors making a difference in Pakistan’s flood crisis
Oct 12, 2022 · 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 …
Rising Waters, Rising Challenges-WHO's Response to Severe Flooding …
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 districts in the …
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 river’s …