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Gravity of the matter "Extreme Weather patterns have become routine We do not realise it." Examplfy. Pls don't reply If you don't know. It's important ​

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Extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, are increasing in frequency

and intensity. They affect the operation of water-supply, drainage and sewerage

infrastructure, and the functioning of wastewater treatment plants, thereby affecting

the protection of public health. Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health reviewed

experience and good practice in Europe through a broad consultative process, to devise

the present guidance.

This publication describes how adaptation policies should consider the new risks from

extreme weather events, how vulnerabilities can be identified and which management

procedures can be applied to ensure sustained protection of health. It takes an

integrated environment-and-health approach and addresses cross-cutting issues,

such as the role of the health and environment sectors in extreme weather, the need

for policy dialogue and multisectoral partnership to assess and control risks, and the

challenges of different settings (such as urban and rural, small and centralized large-

scale supplies).

The publication is aimed at a broad audience, including policy-makers; environment,

health and water-resources professionals; and water service managers.