Severe local storm

Windstorm - July 2006, Chile

Start date: 13/07/2006
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Chile

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On 13 July 2006, a violent winter storm bought strong winds and heavy rain to the lowlands of central and south Chile. Fatalities were mainly the result of a landslide that was triggered in the Bio Bio region 600 km south of Santiago. The Christ the Redeemer pass and tunnel between Chile and Argen...read more

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Landslides - October 2001, Jamaica

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 18/02/2007 - 22:32. Landslide – Severe local storm

Start date: 27/10/2001
End date:05/11/2001
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Jamaica

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Heavy storm-related rainfall (in some areas in excess of 1000 mm) from 27 October to 5 November 2001 triggered hundreds of landslides on steep slopes in the Port Royal and Blue Mountain ranges of eastern Jamaica, resulting in extensive damage to public facilities and residential property[1],[2]. ...read more

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Floods - August 2002, Mexico

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 18/02/2007 - 22:24. Floods – Severe local storm

Start date: 14/08/2002
End date:20/08/2002
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Mexico

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Glide number: FL-2002-000510- MEX
Heavy rainfall in Central Mexico resulted in the bursting of the Ventanillas dam, flooding the San Luis Potosi and Villa Garcia regions. Durango was also severely affected by the heavy rains that resulted in material damage to housing. fn1. ReliefWeb. 2002. Mexico: Floods Information Bulletin N...read more

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Flood - May 2002, Jamaica

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 18/02/2007 - 22:23. Floods – Landslide – Severe local storm

Start date: 23/05/2002
End date:05/06/2002
Location:

Jamaica

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Glide number: FL-2002-000325- JAM
A low pressure system extending north-eastwards across Jamaica produced torrential rains and isolated thunderstorms over the entire island commencing on 23 May 2002 and lasting 7 days causing landslides and extensive flooding[1],[2]. The worst affected districts were Clarendon and to a lesser exten...read more

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Flood - December 1991, Iran

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 18/02/2007 - 22:22. Floods – Severe local storm

Start date: 07/12/1991
End date:11/12/1991
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Iran

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In December 1991, major flash floods occurred in the provinces of Sistan, Baluchistan and Kerman in SE Iran causing damage in 195 villages and making 15,000 people homeless. The effects of the floods were exacerbated by cold weather conditions including snowfall and strong winds. fn1. ReliefWeb....read more

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Flood - April 2004, Mexico

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 18/02/2007 - 22:15. Floods – Severe local storm

Start date: 05/04/2004
End date:06/04/2004
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Mexico

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Heavy rains caused extensive flooding in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila forcing 3,500 people out of their homes. The Escondido River rose 8 m and burst its banks flooding adjacent areas within 15 minutes. Damage was concentrated around the town of Peidras Negras where floodwaters in the ne...read more

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