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Chile:Flood:2008/05/20

Duration	2008/05/20	Heavy rains and flooding have killed five people and forced about 13,000 from their homes in south-central Chile, some evacuated after rivers swelled and burst their banks, the government said on Thursday (22 May 2008).
Country or District	Chile
Name	Flood

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Report/Articles PAHO 2008/05/23 The National Emergency Office (ONEMI) reports 14,000 people affected and around 500 in shelters. Reuters AlertNet 2008/05/22 Chile flooding kills 5, forces 13,000 from homes

Geographycal Data Information OCHA ReliefWeb 2008/05/26 Chile: Floods - Location Map

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Urgent Report from Supporting Members of the Asian Disaster Reduction Center

Pictures International Chater Flooding in Chile