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 …
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. Over 50 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Multi-country cholera outbreak, external situation report #24 -20 …
Mar 20, 2025 · Conflict, mass displacement, disasters from natural hazards, and climate change have intensified outbreaks, particularly in rural and flood-affected areas, where poor infrastructure and …
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 …
Public health advice in the aftermath of flooding: how to protect your ...
Jun 12, 2023 · wear rubber boots, waterproof gloves, goggles and a face mask if you go into flood water, to avoid contamination from rodents or snake bites; keep your food in sealed cupboards and …