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
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
Floods: How to protect your health 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 yellow fever, among others, it is important to know your risk and protect your water sources
Drowning - key facts - World Health Organization (WHO) Drowning accounts for 75% of deaths in flood disasters Flood disasters are becoming more frequent and this trend is expected to continue Drowning risks increase with floods particularly in low- and middle-income countries where people live in flood prone areas and the ability to warn, evacuate, or protect communities from floods is weak or only just developing Deaths also result from
WHO assists Assam government in flood response A WHO team conducts surveillance for fever and rash and COVID-19 vaccination status in flood-affected Bhulukaguri village in Marigaon district in Assam WHO is supporting the state government in strengthening vaccine-preventable disease surveillance to prevent disease outbreaks in displacement camps
Floods: four tips to reduce food safety risks After a flood, food that has been in contact with flood-water may have become unsafe for human consumption These flyers include tips to reduce food safety risks in the event of a flood for households, food suppliers, vendors, food industry inspectors and workers
Health inequities are shortening lives by decades 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 opportunities
Bangladesh Flood 2022: WHO Collaboration with DGHS MOHFW The dreadful flood in Bangladesh is deeply concerning, and I am saddened by the suffering of millions of flood-affected people in the country My prayers and heartfelt condolence go to them and to those who have lost loved ones,” said Dr Bardan Jung Rana, WHO Representative in Bangladesh, World Health Organization The floods started on 17 May 2022 affecting Sylhet and Sunamganj districts of