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 ...
Flooding in northern Italy and central Europe threatening the health of ...
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 eastern regions. The districts of Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, and Cumilla experienced the most severe impacts. According to the National Disaster Response Coordination Center (NDRCC), approximately 5.8 ...
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 powerful winds, subsequent flooding and landslides. In the Philippines, the powerful typhoon was even followed by other typhoons, placing considerable pressure on local communities and the Government’s ...
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 health facilities sustained damage. The relentless downpours led to severe flooding, landslides and road blockages, disrupting transportation, livelihoods and public safety on a large scale.
The flooding filled homes with water, mud and debris, and disrupted electricity and drinking water services. Dantewada district administration immediately rolled out rescue operations and evacuations, deploying health teams from Community Health Centre (CHC) Kirandul to reach health services to flood-affected population in their homes.