Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 29, 2020 · The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building design, and whether there is sufficient time for warning and evacuation. Tropical cyclones, may directly and indirectly affect health in many ways, for example by:
Preparedness for cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods and ...
Apr 29, 2020 · Overview . The WHO health advisory provides guidance to countries on adapting all existing preparedness and response plans and procedures for natural hazards such as cyclones, tropical storms, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and potential outbreaks of other diseases to their existing COVID-19 strategic preparedness and response plans.
Cyclone Winston 2016 - World Health Organization (WHO)
The most powerful cyclone ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere ravaged Fiji on 20–21 February 2016, leaving 44 dead, nearly 130 injured and 45 hospitalized. The cyclone had a significant impact on the health system, damaging health facilities, disrupting health care services, resulting in lost medical supplies, and interrupting ...
Tropical Cyclone Gita - World Health Organization (WHO)
In early February 2018, Tropical Cyclone Gita, a Category 4 storm with winds of more than 275 kilometres per hour, ravaged the Pacific. As the country most affected by the cyclone, Tonga was the focus of WHO's support. From 12 to 13 February, the storm ravaged the main island of Tongatapu and nearby 'Eua.
Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 30, 2024 · 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.
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) - World Health Organization (WHO)
On 8 November 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) swept across the Philippines affecting 16 million people.
Cholera - Malawi - World Health Organization (WHO)
Feb 3, 2023 · The current outbreak started in March 2022 from Machinga district following tropical storm Ana (January 2022) and Cyclone Gombe (March 2022) which caused floods leading to the displacement of a population with low pre-existing immunity and had lack of access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Drought - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 1, 2018 · In dry regions, this means that when temperatures rise, water evaporates more quickly, and thus increases the risk of drought or prolongs periods of drought. Between 80-90% of all documented disasters from natural hazards during the past 10 years have resulted from floods, droughts, tropical cyclones, heat waves and severe storms.
Wildfires - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 3, 2024 · Wildfires that burn near populated areas can have significant impact on the environment, property, livestock and human mortality and morbidity depending on the size, speed and proximity to the fire, and whether the population has advanced warning to evacuate.
Heatwaves - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 1, 2011 · The magnitude of human costs from heatwaves can be reduced if adequate emergency prevention, preparedness, response and recovery measures are implemented in a sustainable and timely manner.