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| ST-1995-000002-USA
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
United States |
Torrential rains, hail, and tornadoes across Texas - Oklahoma and southeast Louisiana - southern Mississippi, with Dallas and New Orleans areas (10-25 inches in 5 days) hardest hit; $5.0-$6.0 (6.5-7.1) billion damage/costs; 32 deaths. |
| TO-1995-000002-USA
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Tornadoes |
United States |
Torrential rains, hail, and tornadoes across Texas - Oklahoma and southeast Louisiana - southern Mississippi, with Dallas and New Orleans areas (10-25 inches in 5 days) hardest hit; $5.0-$6.0 (6.5-7.1) billion damage/costs; 32 deaths. |
| TC-1995-000001-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Opal struck as a category 3 and impacted the Florida panhandle, Alabama, western Georgia, eastern Tennessee, and the western Carolinas, causing storm surge, wind, and flooding damage. NOAA reports $3 billion in damages. There were 9 direct deaths: Florida (1 from a tornado), Alabama (2 from a tree falling on a mobile home), Georgia (5 from falling trees), and North Carolina (1 from a tree falling on a mobile home).
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| TC-1994-000020-IND
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Tropical Cyclone |
India |
The severe cyclonic storm that hit southeast India on 31 October 1994 with wind speed exceeding 125 km per hour whipped the flat coastline from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh to cuddlier south of Madras flooding low-lying areas and rendering thousands of people living in thatched huts homeless. Hundreds of trees were uprooted, communications disrupted and services of several suburban and long-distance trains had to be suspended. In Tamil Nadu state, 30 people were killed. State government organized rescue and relief operations, including food distribution to affected population and stocking of medicines in hospitals to take precautions against epidemics. Train and road transport services are meanwhile mostly restored. Heavy rains affected southern coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh on 1 - 3 November 1994 and claimed 93 lives. |
| VO-1994-000019-IDN
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Volcano |
Indonesia |
UNDP/DHA resident representative in Jakarta reports that Mt. Merapi (2968 m), a volcano situated on island of Java, erupted on 22 Nov, at 10.15 hrs local time. A pyroclastic flow containing hot ash, gas and other particles in suspension flowed six kilometres down along the river Boyong in Turgo village, subdistrict of Pakem, Yogyakarta province. Twenty-four (24) people were killed and 95 severely injured. 25 of 40 public works workers who were building a water treatment facility still missing, while 15 were found dead. 6,026 people from the neighbouring villages in the subdistrict of Pakem were evacuated. |
| TC-1994-000018-BGD
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Tropical Cyclone |
Bangladesh |
A cyclone with a velocity of 210 km per hour struck the coastal area of Cox's Bazar at 0600 p.m. on 2 May 1994. The districts of Cox's Bazar and Bandarban suffered extensive damage. Since the cyclone hit at low tide and due to the early warning and subsequent evacuation of about 450,000 people, the loss of life was minimal. According to official estimates, 133 (including 84 refugees) died and 3,559 were injured. Damage to agriculture was as follows: 23,986 acres were completely destroyed with partial damage to 57,912 acres. 1,296 heads of cattle and livestock and 9,254 poultry were lost. In relation to infrastructure, 52,097 houses were destroyed and 17,476 suffered partial damage. 169 km of roads, 97 km of embankments, and 83 bridges were damaged. 96 educational institutes were destroyed and 98 were damaged. A preliminary estimate of losses amounted to USD 75 million. |
| ST-1994-000017-CHN
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
China, People's Republic |
On 1 May 1994, heavy rainstorms hit several municipalities and prefectures in Fujian province in south China causing serious flooding. According to initial statistics by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, 44 counties, 310 villages and townships, and 1.98 million people were affected. 86 people were killed, 579 were severely injured and 15 were missing. 65,000 units of housing were destroyed and 293,000 were severely damaged |
| ST-1994-000016-CHN
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
China, People's Republic |
On 1 May 1994, heavy rainstorms hit several municipalities and prefectures in Fujian province in south China causing serious flooding. According to initial statistics by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, 44 counties, 310 villages and townships, and 1.98 million people were affected. 86 people were killed, 579 were severely injured and 15 were missing. 65,000 units of housing were destroyed and 293,000 were severely damaged |
| VO-1994-000015-PNG
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Volcano |
Papua New Guinea |
Two volcanic cones on opposite shores of the six-kilometre-wide sea-filled crater of Rabaul volcano in Eastern New Britain began to erupt on the morning of 19 September (local time). Strong explosions have spread fumes and ash over surrounding areas including the waterfront provincial capital of Rabaul at the head of the bay. […] Today's eruption was preceded by earthquakes over the weekend leading to evacuation of some 30,000 people according to emergency plan. 60,000 - 70,000 live in area affected. State of emergency has been declared in area of Rabaul. So far no reports on casualties or damage. Airport of Rabaul closed. |
| TC-1994-000014-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Tropical Depression 'Weling' […] hit Northern Philippines on 10-11 September, causing heavy rains and flash flooding in the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan. As of 14 September, the National Disaster Coordinating Council reported 1,925 families (or 5,950 persons) affected in the Municipalities of Paoay, San Nicolas, and Pasuquin in Ilocos Norte, and 10,877 families (or 48,724 persons) in 15 municipalities in Cagay an, including 7 dead. Damage to agricultural crops, infrastructure, and livestock amounted to about USD 3.9 million. |
| TC-1994-000013-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Tropical Depression 'Akang' hit the Philippines on 6 January 1994 causing heavy rains, floods and landslides in the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon, Palawan and Marinduque. Akang was the first tropical depression to hit the Philippines in 1994 after a record year in 1993 with 32 typhoons. It devastated areas that had already been hit in December 1993 by the succession of Typhoons 'Lola', 'Manny' and 'Nell' disrupting ongoing relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts.
As of 13 January 1994, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) provides the following information on the impact of Tropical Storm 'Akang': 45 people dead, 26 injured and 17 missing. 12,554 families (59,710 persons) affected. 522 houses totally destroyed and 3,039 partially. Total damage to infrastructure and agriculture in Albay and Sorsogon estimated at P. 69.163 million (approx. USD 2.4 million). |
| TC-1994-000012-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
First passage of Tropical Storm Owen followed by heavy rains severely affected Negros Occidental, Cebu, Surigao Del Sur, Palawan and Calaian Group since 4 April 1994 and is moving towards South Eastern China. Government reports 10 persons dead, 33 injured and 5 missing, total affected population 46,500 persons (9,100 families), 360 houses totally destroyed, 3,100 houses damaged as well as severe damage to infrastructure, agricultural crops, livestock and fisheries. According to media, 14 fishermen are feared drowned. […] 9,587 persons (1,939 families) were evacuated to 39 evacuation centres by Relief Service Committees. Philippine Red Cross assisted 38,000 persons. |
| TC-1994-000011-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Tropical Storm Yunya hit northern Philippines 19-20 July with maximum sustained winds of 55 kms per hour and heavy rains. Heavy rains caused flooding in wide areas of Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales and Tarlac. Series of secondary explosions of pyroclastic deposits from Mt. Pinatubo caused heavy ashfall in Pampanga. Rains also triggered heavy flows of lahar from Mt. Pinatubo. Major roads and bridges cut by floods and lahar flows. Preliminary reports indicate 9 dead, 1 missing and 5 injured. Department of Social Welfare and Development reports that at least 35,711 are affected. 1,011 families have been evacuated. |
| TC-1994-000010-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
Tropical Depression 'Gading' (internationally known as 'Sharon') hit the Metro Manila area and the provinces of Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales, All In Luzon, on Thursday, 23 June 1994. Due to continuous downpour of rain, low lying areas in Metro Manila went underwater. Thousands of people stranded as many roads became impassable. Hundreds of families evacuated to temporary shelter. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported 2 casualties in Pampanga. 5,325 families (23,952 persons) in the municipalities and cities of Metro Manila were affected by high level of floodwater. 31 evacuation centres were established and occupied by 12,793 persons. Local government provided relief assistance to evacuees. |
| TC-1994-000009-PHL
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Tropical Cyclone |
Philippines |
On 21 October, Typhoon Teresa hit Philippines (Luzon) with winds up to 150 kph (90 mph), damaging houses and toppling trees and power lines. State of calamity proclaimed in Manila, half of which remained without electricity on 22 October: some areas were also without water. Hardest hit was Polillo island, east of Luzon, with an estimated 90 percent of houses destroyed. So far, seven deaths and thousands of homeless reported, but data from severely hit Pacific coast still incomplete. Damage to crops and property provisionally estimated at $16 million. […] Around Pinatubo volcano, mudflows were triggered by rains, forcing hundreds of families to flee to higher ground. |
| EQ-1994-000008-RUS
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Earthquake |
Russia |
A major earthquake has struck in the South Kurils on 04 Oct 1994 at 13.22 GMT (10.22 pm local time). The magnitude was computed at 8.2 on the Richter scale. Preliminary hypocentre for the earthquake was Kuril islands, latitude 44.0 degrees north, longitude 147.4 degrees east. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami that went through the Zeleny (green) island and covered it completely. Extent of affected area not yet determined as communications lines are interrupted. Reconnaissance by helicopter is hampered by stormy weather and poor visibility. Information from affected area is scarce, but Russian Federation reports that electricity and gas supply systems are seriously damaged, that a gas pipeline has been ruptured and is on fire, and that hospitals are destroyed. Number of casualties confirmed by Russian Federation: 140 dead, one seriously injured. On the island swept over by the tsunami, there was a border guards' station and a small fishing base. The fate of the people on the island is unknown. |
| FL-1994-000007-VNM
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Flood |
Viet Nam |
Heavy rains caused record level flooding of Mekong River in early September, causing heavy damage in Mekong Delta area. Most affected provinces are Dong Thap, An Giang, Long An, Tien Giang, Kien Giang, and Can Tho. Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control reported 172,426 families affected and 84 dead in above six provinces as of 30 September. 14,033 families have been, and additional 34,602 families are expected to be evacuated. 28,463 families are in immediate need for food assistance. 345 houses were destroyed, and 849 schools and 340 dispensaries were submerged. 29 bridges were destroyed, and 32 bridges were submerged. 9.073 hectares of rice fields were completely submerged, and 2,444 hectares of other crops were lost. |
| ST-1994-000006-USA
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
United States |
A severe ice storm struck the southeastern part of the country and caused upwards of $5 billion worth of damage to more than ten states in early and mid February. |
| FL-1994-000005-USA
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Flood |
United States |
Southeast Texas was hit with torrential rain and thunderstorms that caused flooding throughout the region. |
| TO-1994-000004-USA
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Tornadoes |
United States |
An outbreak of tornadoes hit the South, Southwest,Southeast and Midwestern parts of the United States in late April. |
| EQ-1994-000003-COL
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Earthquake |
Colombia |
Tierradentro Earthquake Paez |
| EQ-1994-000002-USA
|
Earthquake |
United States |
The Northridge earthquake of January 17, 1994, struck a modern urban environment generally designed for seismic resistance. There were few casualties, but economic cost was high with losses estimated at $20 billion. Location: 34? 12.80' N, 118? 32.22' W 20 miles west-northwest of Los Angeles 1 mile south-southwest of Northridge. |
| TC-1994-000001-USA
|
Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Remnants of slow-moving Alberto brought torrential 10-25 inch rains in 3 days, widespread flooding, and agricultural damage in parts of Georgia, Alabama, and panhandle of Florida. Overall, flash flooding and flooding caused by the rainfall from Alberto took 33 lives, destroyed thousands of homes (including some entire communities), forced approximately 50,000 people to be evacuated, and caused property damage (including lost crops) estimated as high as $750 million. |
| EQ-1993-000015-PNG
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Earthquake |
Papua New Guinea |
Several minor earthquakes of 3 to 4 degrees on the Richter scale occurred following the aftershock of 16 October 1993. Landslides are still continuing in the Eastern Highlands. Highly inflammable gases are emanating out of cracks in the ground in coal mining areas. The death toll has been revised to 40 persons confirmed dead and 21 missing. A total of 1,122 houses are destroyed. 24 schools closed down temporarily. Evacuation of inhabitants to safe localities is continuing. |
| TC-1993-000014-PNG
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Tropical Cyclone |
Papua New Guinea |
Tropical cyclone 'Adel' hit Papua New Guinea on 14 May 1993 with high winds and heavy rains. Cyclone has affected Woodlark, Trobriand, Kitava, Fergusson, Goodenough and other outlying islands of Milne Bay province and also southeastern part of mainland. Initial reports indicate 1 death in Trobriand Islands and 9 missing. From boat sunk off Kitava Island. On Trobriand Island 200 houses, school accommodation and water tank destroyed. Food gardens and coconut trees also damaged. On Gawa Island 28 houses and school classroom destroyed. On Kitava Island 22 houses, 2 classrooms and other buildings damaged. On Vakuta Island 6 houses destroyed. On Fergusson Island 4 houses destroyed and coconut trees damaged. |
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