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Moldova (the Republic of): Landslide: 1999/05
| Period | 1999/05 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Moldova (the Republic of) |
| Event Type | Landslide |
| Outline | Melting of snow due to an unusual warm weather in the end of February - beginning of March 1999 and heavy spring rains have provoked a series of landslides in the territory of the Republic of Moldova. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| Republic of Moldova OCHA (1999/06/11) | ||
| Families evacuated 320 | Houses destroyed :251 Houses severely damaged :534 Roads destroyed :38.19km Bridges damaged :16 |
Total surface affected 2947,7 hectares Cities and towns affected 16 Villages and other settlements affected 218 |
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Report/Articles
Republic of Moldova OCHA (1999/06/11)
Appeal for International Assistance
[ERI Emergency Relief Information]
Republic of Moldova OCHA (1999/06/11)
The Government of the Republic of Moldova addresses an appeal for humanitarian aid to rehabilitate the situation created in the country by the disastrous landslides. Total amount needed for rehabilitation and reconstruction purposes is estimated at 33 million Moldovan leis (approx. USD 3.14 mln).
Mostly needed are construction materials as follows:
Wood: 8000 cub. m
Cement: 2500 tons
Steel: 500 tons
Steel tubes: 300 tons
Roof materials: 60,000 sq. m
Cables/aluminium: 200 tons
Masonry materials: 4,800 cub. m
Bricks: 480,000 units