Historical Events tagged with "precipitation"
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Natural Disasters
Record Rainfall in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
November 26th, 1970 54 years ago
In Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, an unprecedented deluge dropped 38 millimeters (1.5 inches) of rain within a mere minute. This extraordinary weather phenomenon shocked residents and meteorologists alike, marking it as the heaviest recorded rainfall in such a short span. The intense rainfall caused significant disturbances in the local community, demonstrating the area's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
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