Business Standard: LIVE: Delhi on high-alert, flood alert in Noida; over 700 evacuated in Guj
LIVE: Delhi on high-alert, flood alert in Noida; over 700 evacuated in Guj
MSN: Noida, Delhi, Ghaziabad shut schools amid flood fears; IMD warns of more heavy rain
Noida, Delhi, Ghaziabad shut schools amid flood fears; IMD warns of more heavy rain
MSN: Flood alert: These areas in Delhi, Noida & Ghaziabad are under threat as Yamuna breaches danger mark
Flood alert: These areas in Delhi, Noida & Ghaziabad are under threat as Yamuna breaches danger mark
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 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 ...
WHO India provided guidance on post-flood healthcare management and supported monitoring of active door-to-door surveys, information, education and communication on healthcare during and after floods, and training of panchayat leaders on community preparedness and revenue officers on community-based healthcare management during floods.
WHO prevents disease outbreaks in flood-affected Pakistan The devastating floods in Pakistan and their aftermath severely disrupted the delivery of health services, with 10% of the country’s health facilities either damaged or destroyed and more than eight million people in urgent need of health assistance.
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.