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GLIDE Record
(8236 of 8291)
Event:
FL Flood
Number:
1991-000010
Country:
PHL Philippines
Location:
Date (YMD):
1991-11-5
Time:
Duration:
Magnitude:
Information Source:
UN DHA
Comments:
Heavy rains caused by Tropical Storm Uring which struck central Philippines on 5 November 1991 resulted in devastating flash floods in islands of Negros and Leyte. Assessment of damage and needs by local authorities is still underway. Electricity and communications not operational in affected areas. Initial reports provided by Central Office of Civil Defense (OCD) yield following data: casualties: dead 2,155, injured 37, missing 312 (an additional 1,800 persons are unconfirmed missing); population affected: 177,786; damage: 12 bridges totally or partially destroyed.
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