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El Salvador: Flood: 1999/09 Country Information on DRR

Period 1999/09
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
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.