Floods in Venezuela
Venezuela experiences annual flooding due to intense and prolonged rainfall. This leads to river overflows and landslides, particularly in mountainous and coastal regions.[1] The Guaire River, which flows through Caracas, is prone to flooding due to its sharp curves and debris accumulation.
History
[edit]In December 1999, a significant flooding event known as the Vargas Tragedy occurred, resulting in an estimated 10,000 to 30,000 fatalities and $1.79 to $3.5 billion USD in damages.[2] In 2020, climate-related disasters in Venezuela led to $30 million USD in economic losses.[3] By 2023, the number of individuals directly affected by such disasters had decreased to 112.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Flood Risks in Venezuela Increased by New Rains Linked to Climate Change - Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Venezuela mud slides of 1999 | Mudslide Disaster, Debris Flow, Caracas | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Venezuela Case Study | Climate Refugees | Othering & Belonging Institute". belonging.berkeley.edu. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Number of people directly affected by climate change-related disasters in Venezuela from 1993 to 2023".