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Venezuela - Floods and landslides (ECHO 28 Nov 2022)
Pubdate: 11/28/2022 11:59:02 AM

Heavy rainfall continues to affect various states of western Venezuela, triggering a number of landslides and causing widespread flooding.
In Zulia state, media report that there are at least 68 flooded communities across Guajira municipality, after the overflow of Limon river. More than 700 families have been displaced to temporary shelters, while at least 5,000 households have been affected. Floodwaters have damaged extensive areas of agricultural cropland.
In Tachira state, at least 200 families have been isolated in Santos Michelena municipality, due to landslides that blocked several road infrastructures. In addition, approximately 300 families have been affected by heavy rainfall across Tachira state.
On 28-29 November, moderate rainfall is forecast over most of Venezuela, including Tachira and Zulia, where thunderstorms and lightning are also expected.

(11/28/2022 12:02:03 PM - 11/29/2022 9:30:03 AM)

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