What Are Some Examples of Weather-Driven Disease Outbreaks?
Several historical examples illustrate the impact of weather on disease outbreaks. The 2010 cholera outbreak in Haiti was exacerbated by heavy rainfall and flooding, which created ideal conditions for the spread of the cholera bacterium. Similarly, El Niño events have been associated with increased cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome in the southwestern United States due to changes in rodent populations.
