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    • Immediate health impacts include drowning, cardiac events, trauma, and hypothermia.
    • Long-term health consequences involve infectious diseases, respiratory issues, allergies, and psychological distress.

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    • Health preparedness and prevention must be integrated into emergency flood management.
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    • Addressing both direct and indirect health impacts is essential for comprehensive flood response.

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