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Event: TC Tropical Cyclone Number: 2008-000192 Country: ATG Antigua & Barbuda Location: Date (YMD): 2008-10-15 Time: Duration: 2 Magnitude: Information Source: International Federation DREF MDRAG001 Comments: As the hurricane OMAR moved through the northern and central Lesser Antilles, between 15 -16 October, heavy rains affected the two main islands of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, which has an approximate total population of 70,000 inhabitants. Three hours six inches of rain fell in the Antigua and Barbuda, causing the closure of the V.C. Bird International Airport for one day. The islands suffered loss of electric power for two days. Also, business and schools had to close for one and two days respectively. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: Same Event in other Countries: TC-2008-000192-PRI Tropical Cyclone,Puerto Rico: According to Tropical Storm Omar Public Advisory No.6, a hurricane watch and a Tropical storm warning have been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. TC-2008-000192-VIR Tropical Cyclone,Virgin Islands (US): Tropical storm warining issued for U.S. Virgin Islands.