Английская Википедия:2015 Guatemala landslide
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox event On October 1, 2015, heavy rains triggered a major landslide in the village of El Cambray Dos within Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala—Шаблон:Convert east of Guatemala City, killing at least 280 people and leaving dozens unaccounted for across the village. The landslide leveled much of the village, leaving some areas under Шаблон:Convert of earth and debris.
Background and event
El Cambray Dos is a mountain village, situated at the foot of steep hills.[1] Municipal officials had previously urged residents multiple times, starting in 2008, to move to other areas because of landslide concerns.[2][3] In November 2014, the Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres (Conred) urged residents to "immediately" relocate to avoid future disaster.[4] The event was preceded by several days of heavy rain, associated with the nation's annual rainy season, that caused moderate flooding, other landslides, and two deaths across the nation.[5][6]
The rains saturated the steep mountains surrounding and following exacerbation from the nearby Pinula River,[3] the mountainside gave out around 9:30 p.m. local time (UTC−06:00) on October 1.[2][3] The landslide caught most residents off-guard, leaving them trapped within mud and debris.[7] Some areas were buried under Шаблон:Convert of earth and debris.[8] Approximately 125 homes were damaged or destroyed; based on this, authorities estimated that 450 people were unaccounted for by the evening of October 2.[3][9] This was later reduced to 350 the following day with hopes of finding more survivors diminishing.[8] At least 131 people were confirmed dead.[10] In addition to the fatalities, 36 people were injured.[11]
The landslide is one of the deadliest in recent years in Guatemala.[1] Approximately 600 people, residents and rescuers, searched through mud and debris for survivors.[12] By October 3, 1,800 people were conducting search and rescue.[8] Heavy machinery was brought in to clear debris.[7] Local authorities established shelters for those rendered homeless.[12] Residents across Guatemala donated items, such as clothes and food, to relief agencies. At least 50 tons of aid had been collected according to El Nuevo Herald.[4] Cuba and the United States offered to provide assistance.[2]
See also
- List of landslides
- Mameyes Landslide – a similar landslide, in Puerto Rico, almost exactly 30 years before
- 2017 Guatemala orphanage fire
References
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