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 …

Jan 30, 2024 · Landslides can cause high mortality and injuries from rapidly flowing water and debris. The most common cause of death in a landslide is trauma or suffocation by entrapment. Broken …

Sep 18, 2024 · In the WHO European Region, which covers 53 Member States across Europe and central Asia, floods are the most common natural hazard leading to emergencies. Floods cause …

Overview Leading climate-related causes of death, illness and suffering result from exposure to increasingly frequent and more intense extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, …

May 30, 2025 · The leading climate-related causes of death, illness and suffering result from exposure to increasingly frequent and more intense extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, …

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 …

Jan 1, 2018 · Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, resulting in a water …

Feb 9, 2022 · Given the increased risk of disease transmission in the aftermath of floods, it was crucial to intensify case detection of TB among vulnerable populations. An active case-finding initiative for …

Nov 9, 2023 · WHO fact sheet on the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), including key facts, health impacts and preparedness, and WHO's response.

Oct 1, 2019 · 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 …