1970 floods in Romania
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The 1970 floods in Romania, brought on by river swelling caused by torrential rains, high winds and a heat wave that melted snow in the Carpathian Mountains,[1] were the worst in modern Romanian history in loss of life, and caused the most damage up to the 2006 floods: at least $500 million;[2] perhaps over $1 billion.[3][4]
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Meteorological history | |
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Duration | May–June 1970 |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 209 |
Damage | $500 million - $1 billion |
Areas affected | Romania |
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