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Event:
ST SEVERE LOCAL STORM
Number:
2006-000113
Country:
SWZ Swaziland
Location:
many parts of Swaziland
Date (YMD):
2006-8-10
Time:
Duration:
Magnitude:
Information Source:
IFRC
Comments:
As from Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 August 2006, strong winds hit many parts of Swaziland causing extensive damage to buildings and other infrastructures. The winds, moving at an average speed of 120km/h, blew away roofing and caused complete destruction in some areas. Schools, government hospitals and clinics ?including Sigombeni Red Cross Clinic ? were also affected. Telecommunication lines, power lines and roads were also destroyed, resulting in communication failures, power cuts and inaccessibility.
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