Extreme weather events can disrupt ecosystems and human communities, creating opportunities for diseases to spread. Droughts can force animals and humans into closer contact as they compete for limited water resources, increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases. Flooding, on the other hand, can lead to the proliferation of bacteria and viruses in water sources, causing outbreaks of illnesses like cholera. Wildfires can worsen air quality, exacerbating respiratory conditions and making individuals more susceptible to infections.