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November 21, 2012

Roots of deadly 2010 India flood identified; findings could improve warnings
Seattle WA (SPX) Nov 20, 2012
On the night of Aug. 5, 2010, as residents slept, water began rushing through Leh, an Indian town in a high desert valley in the Himalayas. Average total rainfall in the area for August is about a half-inch. During this 24-hour period more than 8 inches fell, causing severe damage and leaving 193 dead, hundreds missing and thousands homeless. "Flash flooding events don't happen often but when they do they are some of the scariest, most dangerous and quickest natural disasters that can happen," sai ... read more

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