Floods leave a silent health crisis long after the waters recede, experts warn

The danger does not end when floodwaters recede. While public attention often shifts once roads reopen and homes begin to dry out, public health experts say the real emergency may only be beginning. They warn that floods leave behind contaminated water, disrupted healthcare, worsening chronic illnesses, damaged livelihoods and hidden mental health challenges that continue to affect survivors long after the immediate disaster has passed.