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Bookmark or Share- 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 ...
- 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.
- Heavy rainfall is causing rivers to burst their banks, leaving huge ...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 affected Member States and offering support, including health advice for communities.Several deaths have been reported, with numbers likely to rise as the full extent of the damage becomes clearer. Thousands have ...
- Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)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. Between 1998-2017, floods affected more than 2 billion people worldwide.
- The importance of preparedness: strengthening community resilience ...The importance of preparedness: strengthening community resilience against flash floods. When floods hit the Ban Kao Many community in Nan District, Luang Prabang Province, Laos, people were prepared. An early warning system from national agencies helped to forecast the flood. Once the announcement had been made a trained search and rescue team ...
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