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Mongolia: Flash Floods - Jul 2022

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Pasado
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Mongolia
Tipos de desastres
Inundación repentina

Since early June, the country has been experiencing sudden and heavy rains in different regions. The rainfall precipitation average is 46-60 mm which differs depending on the region and has continued nearly four to six hours. [...] The flash flood impacts include damages to infrastructure including the railway, road, bridge, and at the household level damage, livestock mortality, complete destruction to gers, fences, water barricades. [...] The major flash floods occurred on 19 and 24 of July, along with additional heavy rainfall and floods reported on the 26 of July affecting Bayanzurkh, Songinokhairkhan and Chingeltei districts. According to the primary data collected from MRCS local branches, 1,186 households or approximately over 4,269 people have been severely affected by the flash floods in which 15 households had their “ger” destroyed. According to the National emergency management agency, one person has been killed and 21 injured. Around 900-1000 buildings were damaged. (IFRC, 8 Aug 2022)