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Country |
Comments |
| FL-2006-000050-ARG
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Flood |
Argentina |
The rainy season, which began in early 2006 in the northern Argentine provinces of Salta, Jujuy and Formosa, has intensified significantly since the end of March. Due to the mountainous terrain in the area, heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides near some of the region?s main rivers, destroying at least 150 homes and several bridges.
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| FF-2006-000049-IDN
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Flash Flood |
Indonesia |
Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Trenggalek District, hit six subdistricts
on Wednesday 19 April 2006. Flash floods and
landslides have killed 16 people and badly injured
two others. Six people are reported missing. |
| VO-2006-000048-IDN
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Volcano |
Indonesia |
Based on the seismic record that indicated increased volcanic activity at Mt. Merapi, the Directorate of Vulcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation raised the level of alertness from level II to level III, which indicates that Mt. Merapi may erupt at any time. 3. Based on the scientific data, Mt. Merapi will most likely erupt. There are four districts located on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, namely Boyolali (59,851 inhabitants), Magelang (111,461 inhabitants), Klaten (126,831 inhabitants) and Sleman (56,215 inhabitants). |
| FL-2006-000047-COD
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Flood |
Congo Democratic Republic |
From 8 to 10 April 2006, torrential rains fell in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and its surroundings. This has caused numerous and serious material damages as well as human casualties. The rains of the recent days were particularly violent and at times caused landslides.
Early reports indicate that seven councils have been seriously affected. In the final analysis, there are extensive material damages that need to be thoroughly
collapsed, crops have been destroyed and roads have been washed away. According to the teams in the field, the situation is alarming, especially in the Kisenso Council which is the most affected. |
| FF-2006-000046-KEN
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Flash Flood |
Kenya |
Following torrential rainfalls in Isiolo District, Kenya, over the last several days, a number of population centres in Garbatulla, Sericho and Merti divisions are reported to have been severely flooded. These areas lie in the Uaso Nyiro flood plains. Roads have also been rendered impassable, requiring an aerial assessment as well as relief supplies by air. |
| FL-2006-000045-CZE
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Flood |
Czech Rep |
Over the past 14 days, the region of Central Europe has been hit by seasonal flooding ? as a result of rapid rises in temperature, melting winter snows and heavy rainfall. |
| FL-2006-000045-HUN
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Flood |
Hungary |
Over the past 14 days, the region of Central Europe has been hit by seasonal flooding ? as a result of rapid rises in temperature, melting winter snows and heavy rainfall. |
| FL-2006-000045-POL
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Flood |
Poland |
Over the past 14 days, the region of Central Europe has been hit by seasonal flooding ? as a result of rapid rises in temperature, melting winter snows and heavy rainfall. |
| FL-2006-000045-ROM
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Flood |
Romania |
Over the past 14 days, the region of Central Europe has been hit by seasonal flooding ? as a result of rapid rises in temperature, melting winter snows and heavy rainfall. |
| FL-2006-000045-SRB
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Flood |
Serbia |
Over the past 14 days, the region of Central Europe has been hit by seasonal flooding ? as a result of rapid rises in temperature, melting winter snows and heavy rainfall. |
| FL-2006-000045-SVK
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Flood |
Slovakia |
Over the past 14 days, the region of Central Europe has been hit by seasonal flooding ? as a result of rapid rises in temperature, melting winter snows and heavy rainfall. |
| EQ-2006-000043-IRN
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Earthquake |
Iran, Islamic Republic |
At least 70 people have been killed and 980 injured by several earthquakes in western Iran, officials said. |
| FL-2006-000042-COL
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Flood |
Colombia |
The government's Institute of Water, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM)announced that increased rainfall which began during the first week of March is causing serious damages to
hundreds of families and has caused 36 deaths. In total, 39,657 people have been affected (7,285 families). |
| FL-2006-000041-SRB
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Flood |
Serbia |
In Bogdanje around 130 houses are damaged, and more than 200 citizens have already been evacuated. In Novi Pazar municipality more then 300 houses are flooded at the moment and three bridges damaged. |
| FF-2006-000039-YEM
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Flash Flood |
Yemen |
Dhamar floods (20/02) affected Ma?bar city, Dhamar governorate, caused 3 death and destruction of houses. Lahj Floods (25/02) affected districts of Alhotah and Tuban in Lahj Governorate. |
| EQ-2006-000038-DZA
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Earthquake |
Algeria |
On 20 March 2006, at approximately 20.44 local time, an earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale shook eastern Algeria, particularly the Bejaia Wilaya. |
| OT-2006-000037-JAM
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Other |
Jamaica |
One person was confirmed dead and several persons injured in a fire aboard the Star Princess Cruise which was on its way to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The National Emergency Operations Center in Kingston, was activated at level one and supported the response.
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| TC-2006-000036-AUS
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Tropical Cyclone |
Australia |
A powerful cyclone hit Australia's far northeast early on Monday near the tropical city of Cairns, with winds of up to 290 kph (180 mph) uprooting trees, flattening crops and ripping off the roofs of houses. |
| EQ-2006-000035-IDN
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Earthquake |
Indonesia |
The recent 6.4 M earthquake and 5 metre tidal wave that occurred in the aftermath of the earthquake has caused two fatalities, and seriously injured one person. One person has been reported as missing. |
| FL-2006-000034-ECU
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Flood |
Ecuador |
Since 9 February, heavy rains have been affecting the provinces of Esmeraldas, El Oro, Guayas, Los R?os,
Manab? and Pichincha in the coastal region of Ecuador, causing flooding. |
| TO-2006-000033-COD
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Tornadoes |
Congo Democratic Republic |
On the morning of 8 March a tornado like storm ravaged Oicha, north of Beni in North Kivu, DR Congo, causing considerable damage to Oicha and its surrounding areas. The areas are already host to several IDP sites. |
| TO-2006-000032-BGD
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Tornadoes |
Bangladesh |
A devastating two minute long tornado lashed over six villages of Bagerhat District in southern part of Bangladesh (350 km south of Dhaka) on 4 March at 21:45 local time (15:45 GMT). According to the local media, the tornado destroyed approximately 500 houses, uprooted hundreds of trees and crops were destroyed. More than 500 families were affected, 4 people have been killed and more than 50 people were injured, 17 of them seriously. |
| FL-2006-000031-PER
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Flood |
Peru |
Torrential rains, electric storms, thunderstorms and strong winds have affected 2,262 people and displaced 325 people in the northern area of Peru. |
| FL-2006-000030-SRB
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Flood |
Serbia |
Melting snow and heavy rains have caused
flooding in at least fourteen municipalities across Kosovo. An estimated 200 families (approx. 1,200 people) had to be evacuated. |
| FL-2006-000029-NAM
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Flood |
Namibia |
The river overflowed and flooded Mariental town, displacing 2100 people, 30 irrigations schemes, damaging water and sanitation supply. The whole population of 14000 people is currently trapped in
the town as all national roads to the town have become impassable. Two people including a child have drowned and one person is missing |
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