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Event Date : 2024-07

Severe Flooding Hits Nicaragua's Atlantic Regions in 2013

Flood

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Flood
Disaster-Affected People: 12000
Affected Countries/Regions: Nicaragua
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

clean drinking water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, clothing and blankets, personal hygiene items, portable phone charger, important documents (in waterproof bags), emergency contact information

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Disaster Overview : Starting in late May 2013, Nicaragua's Región Autónoma Atlántico Norte (RAAN) and Región Autónoma Atlántico Sur (RAAS) experienced severe flooding due to tropical storms and heavy rains. The flooding continued through late July, affecting thousands of people, damaging homes, infrastructure, and extensive cropland. By October, 30 fatalities had been reported, and the disaster had impacted over 12,000 individuals.

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