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Chile: Flood: 2008/05/20
GLIDE: FL-2008-000069-CHL
| Period | 2008/05/20 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Chile |
| Event Type | Flood |
| Outline | 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). |
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|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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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
OCHA ReliefWeb 2008/05/26
Chile: Floods - Location Map
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International Chater
Flooding in Chile