According to WHO, Floods are the most common natural disasters, happening when too much water covers usually dry land. They can occur because of heavy rain, fast melting snow, or a big wave caused by a tropical storm or tsunami, especially in coastal areas.

These floods can cause a lot of problems, like hurting people, damaging homes, and destroying important things like hospitals. Between 1998 and 2017, floods affected more than 2 billion people around the world. People who live in places that often flood, have houses that can easily be damaged, or don't have good warning systems are most at risk during floods.

 

 In the last decade, between 80-90% of documented natural disasters have been caused by floods, droughts, tropical cyclones, heat waves, and severe storms. Notably, floods are becoming more frequent and severe. This trend is expected to continue as climate change contributes to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation events. This emphasizes the urgent need for proactive measures to address and adapt to the changing climate patterns.