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 …

Dec 31, 2023 · Overview Heavy rains induced by El Nino led to extensive flooding in the Horn of Africa, displacing over 4 million people, damaging infrastructure and affecting human health, …

Oct 1, 2017 · Floods can affect both physical and mental well-being. Beyond the widespread nature of the phenomenon, the effects of flooding on health are diverse and significant, …

Hospital emergency response checklist An all-hazards tool for hospital administrators and emergency managers

Resulting flooding and other standing waters in waste items favour cholera and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. About 54 million tons of e-waste, such as TVs, …

Between 1 January and 27 September 2022, a total of 25 932 confirmed dengue cases and 62 deaths (CFR 0.25%) were reported in Pakistan, with 74% of these cases reported in the month …

Jan 29, 2020 · The most common risks associated with flooding is the contamination of drinking-water facilities, and standing water, which can be a breeding site for mosquitoes, bring …

A technologist works in the transfer of mRNA vaccines technology with the PAHO Regional Platform to promote the production of COVID-19 vaccines.

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 …

May 30, 2025 · As the monsoon rains sweep across Myanmar, thousands of individuals and families displaced by the devastating March 2025 earthquakes face escalating threats to their …