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(2165 of 6487)
Event:
TC Tropical Cyclone
Number:
2015-000142
Country:
BHS Bahamas
Location:
Date (YMD):
2015-10-2
Time:
Duration:
2
Magnitude:
Information Source:
IFRC
Comments:
The island chain of the Bahamas experienced significant damage with many houses destroyed and widespread reports of heavy flooding and storm surges mainly in the central and southern sections of the archipelago due to the passage of Hurricane Joaquin on Friday, 2 October and Saturday, 3 October. Hurricane Joaquin moved slowly across the southern and central islands unleashing torrential rains, wind and storm surges leading to flooding and salt water intrusion in several areas.
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