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Switzerland: Flood: 2002/11/18
GLIDE: FL-2002-000743-CHE
| Period | 2002/11/18 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Switzerland |
| Event Type | Flood |
| Outline | Torrential rain and strong winds have whipped across parts of Europe causing massive mudslides and severe flooding. Worst affected are Switzerland where a mud bank swept through the centre of one town, Austria where a derailed train left one person dead, and northern Italy where a mother and daughter are feared dead after their car was swept away. |
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| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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