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Bookmark or Share- Drought - World Health Organization (WHO)Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, resulting in a water shortage.
- Drowning - World Health Organization (WHO)Flood disasters are becoming both more frequent as well as more severe and this trend is expected to continue as part of climate change. 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 ...
- September 2024 Floods and Landslides - World Health Organization (WHO)I n the aftermath of these floods and landslides, the risk of water pollution has increased, raising concerns about a potential rise in waterborne diseases and other sanitation-related public health issues.
- Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)When tropical cyclones cause floods and sea surges, the risk of drowning and water- or vector-borne diseases increase. Additionally, flood waters may contain sewage and chemicals, hide sharp objects made of metal or glass and electrical lines, or host dangerous snakes or reptiles, which can cause diseases, injuries, electrocution and bites.
- Floods: four tips to reduce food safety risksAfter 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.
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