Heavy Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in Central America
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Disaster Overview : During the last week of July 2012, heavy rains significantly increased the water levels of rivers shared between Costa Rica and Panama, particularly the Sixaola. This led to severe flooding and landslides, causing widespread devastation. The most affected regions were Cartago and Limón in Costa Rica and Bocas del Toro in Panama. The disaster prompted the evacuation of thousands and the disruption of essential services.
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