I have been deeply saddened to learn from the news about the recent flooding in Australia, especially in Sydney and surrounding areas in New South Wales where the effects of flooding seemed to be greatest. As a kind of natural disaster, floods can have great impacts on individuals and the communities with potential sequelae in social, economic and environmental aspects. In fact, the health impacts of floods can include an increase in the communicable diseases transmission, trauma and related injuries, and mental health issues. Floods can pose threats to major infrastructures like water and power supplies.
