The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has called for better early warning systems and an “urgent need for stronger legal and policy frameworks to protect people in disasters” in the wake of deadly floods and mudslides in Asia.
“Families have lost homes and incomes, and thousands are sheltering in evacuation centers. Health risks from waterborne diseases and sanitation challenges are rising, while flooded roads and damaged bridges are cutting off access to essential services,” it said in a press release.
IFRC calls for improved early warning systems
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