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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 1, 2017 · Over the last 20 years, flood events have occurred in 49 countries in the WHO European Region. These have caused more than 2000 deaths, other health effects, property losses, damage to …

Nov 26, 2025 · 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, ranging from mortality …

Cyclonic Storm Ditwah made landfall on Sri Lanka’s eastern coast on 28 November 2025, leaving a major humanitarian crisis in its wake. More than 1.4 million people have been affected across all 25 …

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 …

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 chemical hazards, …

Jan 12, 2025 · In early September 2024, Typhoon Yagi impacted several countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, leaving a trail of destruction with its intense rainfall and …

Public health advice on protecting your health before, during and after floods If you live in an area at risk of or affected by flooding, it is essential to take measures to protect your health and the health of …