Africa: Without Floods, A Quarter Fewer Africans In This Study Would Have Mental Health Problems

[Bhekisisa] Living through a flood led to mental health issues in about a quarter of people, a new study across four African countries shows. The logic then goes that if people can be protected against experiencing the trauma of a flood, their mental health will be better too. With extreme rainfall and storms set to hit more often and become more intense with continued global warming, climate change can impact people's health in ways not recognised -- and leave scars long after the disaster. What could