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Overview

Green flood alert in Angola Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00 +0000
Source: Dartmouth Flood Observatory based on media analysis

See also experimental flood monitoring system for Angola

Analysis: March 26, 2010: "At least 98 heads of bovine and 29 caprine cattle died, at Evale commune, in Kwanhama district, southern Cunene province, following the heavy rains in the region, Angop has learnt.This was announced by the head of the veterinary sector, E...

The flood started on 3/1/2010 and ended on 3/31/2010, with a duration of 31 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.

• alert score: 1
• magnitude: 6.9
• duration: 31
• severity: 1
• affected region: 274100 km²

Impact

Reports indicate that 12 person(s) have been killed and 11500 have been displaced. No reports on damage have been found. The flood affected a region of approximately 274100 km².

Location

For the following locations damage has been reported: Southern province of Cunane, Mupa and Evala, 108 and 66 kilometres from the provincial capital city, Ondjiva; Kwanhama district

The approximate geographic location of this flood is -16.11 latitude and 17.25 longitude. This is the centroid of the affected area, as determined by the place names mentioned in the media.

Rivers in flood:

Maps (around approximate geographic location)

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