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- Dictionaryflood/flʌd/
noun
- 1. an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land: "the villagers had been cut off by floods and landslides" Similar
- 2. an outpouring of tears: "she burst into floods of tears" Similar
verb
- 1. cover or submerge (an area) with water in a flood: "the dam burst, flooding a small town" Similar
- 2. arrive in overwhelming amounts or quantities: "sunlight flooded in at the windows" Similar Opposite
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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.
Jul 27, 2023 · Climate change is altering the world in which we live in. Weather has become more extreme, and natural disasters happen more often than before. Flash floods have emerged as a persistent threat, endangering lives, homes, and livelihoods. Amidst this perilous environment, a silent killer lurks—the risk of drowning. Often underestimated, even knee-high water levels can prove deadly as individuals struggle to gauge depth and speed. In response to this pressing challenge, the World ...
Aug 29, 2024 · 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 just developing.
Safety measures to protect your health during floods Infographic
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 health facilities, displacement and enormous economic costs (estimated at €70 billion). A survey of countries in the Region highlighted the gaps in the prevention of health effects of floods and the availability of timely flood–health response strategies or established action plans. Further cross ...
Jun 23, 2022 · The dreadful flood in Bangladesh is deeply concerning, and I am saddened by the suffering of millions of flood-affected people in the country. My prayers and heartfelt condolence go to them and to those who have lost loved ones,” said Dr. Bardan Jung Rana, WHO Representative in Bangladesh, World Health Organization.The floods started on 17 May 2022 affecting Sylhet and Sunamganj districts of Sylhet divison. Later from 17 June, it has assumed a more devastating magnitude and affected ...
Jul 16, 2019 · WHO supports relief efforts in flood affected areas. Heavy monsoon rain followed by landslides affects over 270 000 people in north and eastern regions of Bangladesh, causing 14 deaths and disrupting livelihood in 50 Upazilas from different districts. A total of 1468 Medical Teams have been activated for tackling the health problems in the ...
Protect your health during a flood by: Knowing your community’s evacuation route and warning signals, and identifying areas prone to flooding or landslides. Chlorinating or boiling all water for drinking and food preparation. Ensuring uninterrupted provision of safe drinking water is the most important preventive measure to be implemented ...
May 22, 2023 · Severe rainfall across northern Italy and central Europe, including parts of Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia, has caused numerous rivers to burst their banks, leading to the death of at least 13 people in Italy and forcing thousands of residents to flee their homes. The extreme weather has also reportedly led to landslides and the destruction of roads, hampering emergency response operations. The Italian Red Cross is among the front-line responders seeking to rescue ...
About us. A WHO field staff talks to a woman fetching water from a water catchment tank in Kiribati. Singapore contributes to regional health emergency readiness through achieving Emergency Medical Team classification. Parliamentarians call for strengthening health workforce in the Asia Pacific.
