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Event: ST SEVERE LOCAL STORM Number: 2006-000113 Country: SWZ Eswatini 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. Aproximate Location::   THIS DISASTER ON THE INTERNET:	Useful Links: Back to Search results New Search Statistics Charts Tabular Reports Related Records: