Flood in North Caribbean Region, Nicaragua (2020-08-24)

Activation time (UTC): 2020-08-24 19:00:00

Event time (UTC): 2020-08-10 10:00:00

Event type: Flood (Flash flood)



Activation reason:

From August 10th To 20 August consecutive tropical waves (No 26,28 and 29) produced floods in
more than ten indigenous communities in the RACCN ( North Caribbean Region).
Communities includes Wawa bum, Betania, Sangnilaya, Belen, Butku, Panua, Auhya Tara, Auhya Pihni, Tasba Pri, Kukalaya, El Pinol, Masmalaya, Akawas with more than 500 families potentially affected.




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Delineation products: 9

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