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El Salvador: Flood: 1999/09
GLIDE: FL-1999-000349-SLV
Period | 1999/09 |
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Country or District | El Salvador |
Event Type | Flood |
Outline | Government has declared red alert for the entire country, following heavy rains that have been ongoing for the past few weeks. Flooding and landslides occur in the areas affected, including urban areas of San Salvador. |
Summary | ||
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Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
OCHA Situation Report No.1 1999/9/29 | ||
So far approximately 3,000 people have been evacuated in 12 out the country's 14 departments. |
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OCHA Situation Report No.1 1999/9/29
Government has declared red alert for the entire country, following heavy rains that have been ongoing for the past few weeks. Flooding and landslides occur in the areas affected, including urban areas of San Salvador.