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OverviewGreen flood alert in Argentina Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00 +0000 See also experimental flood monitoring system for Argentina Analysis: November 18, 2009: "BUENOS AIRES ? Argentina is currently struggling with contrasting weather emergencies, with wide areas in the central and northwestern parts of the country suffering from drought and the northeast threatened by the rapidly rising Paran... The flood started on 11/14/2009 and ended on 11/22/2009, with a duration of 9 days. This flood has severity class 1 (i.e. large flood event with significant damage to structures or agriculture; fatalities; and/or 1-2 decades-long reported interval since the last similar event). The main cause is Heavy Rain. The alert score is based on the reported death and displaced. Red = 1000 or more people killed or 800000 or more people displaced. Orange = 100 or more people killed or 80000 or more displaced.
ImpactReports indicate that person(s) have been killed and 1793 have been displaced. No reports on damage have been found. The flood affected a region of approximately 415000 km2. LocationFor the following locations damage has been reported: Argentina: Misiones, Santa Fe, Chaco, Corrientes and Entre Rios The approximate geographic location of this flood is -32.99 latitude and -59.05 longitude. This is the centroid of the affected area, as determined by the place names mentioned in the media. Rivers in flood: |
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