These countries were affected by torrential rainfall, in some cases, without precedent, extensive flooding, landslips and mudslides.
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If the right sort of vegetation were planted so that mudslides were less likely, the effect of such disasters may be mitigated.
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Some of themudslideaffected wealthier districts of the capital.
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The last 12 months has seen so many tragedies and natural disasters that have hit parts of the world: tsunamis, drought, mudslides, floods, repeated hurricanes, typhoons and now an earthquake.
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Aside from the damage to the historical site, this also may introduce the danger of mudslides and landslides during the monsoon season.
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Summer flash floods, mudslides, winter avalanches, snowstorms, etc. are common, and poor facilities makes it vulnerable to disaster.
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These rains had the potential to produce life-threatening flash floods and mudslides.
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Flooding and mudslides caused by the heavy precipitation damaged roads and homes, especially in low-lying areas.
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The heavy precipitation resulted in mudslides and flooding, which in turn damaged roads, bridges, and houses.
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The earthquake has had multiple effects on livelihoods, and subsequent aftershocks, torrential rains, flooding and mudslides compounded the impact.
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The goal is for erosion control to be implemented before the first big rainfall to, hopefully, stop mudslides from burying roads and private property.
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Several rivers overflowed as a result, which in turn caused widespread flooding and mudslides.
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Resultant mudslides damaged thousands of homes, and five people died.
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Crop damage was heavy, numerous boats were sunk, and several highways were blocked by mudslides.
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After the storm battered the island, rail and street traffic in the northern part of the island was halted due to mudslides.
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