May 2004 Caribbean floods

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May 2004 Caribbean floods

Radar of the storms that caused the floods
Formed: May 18, 2004
Dissipated: May 25, 2004
Location: Caribbean Islands, mainly:
Damage: 1,300 homes destroyed, crops affected.[2]
Fatalities: Approx. 2,000[2]

The May 2004 Caribbean floods were a flood event that took place in the Caribbean Islands, mainly Haiti, the Dominican Republic and some parts of Northern Puerto Rico from May 18, 2004 to May 25, 2004.[1] The floods caused much damage in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, with over 1,300 homes being destroyed and about 2,000 people being killed, caused mainly by landslides and drowning.[2] The storm caused significant rainfall, with over 9.7 inches of rain falling at the most in Haiti, and 10 inches falling at the most in the Dominican Republic.[2] These floods were caused by over two weeks of persistent rain in the Caribbean area, which eventually caused the landslides that killed many people.[3] Eventually, the rainwater made it very hard to reach citizens for rescue efforts and attempts to deliver food and supplies.[3]

Contents

[edit] Storm history

[edit] Preparations

[edit] Impact

[edit] Government response

[edit] Aftermath

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 2004 Flood Archive. Dartmouth College. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
  2. ^ a b c d Global Hazards and Significant Events: May 2004. NOAA. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
  3. ^ a b Hundreds dead in Caribbean floods. BBC News. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.

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