FLOODS IN THE WORLD IN 2012
Abstract
In 2012, there were 157 major floods in the world (133 in 2011). Most floods were recorded in Southeast Asia, especially in India and China. The 2012, floods resulted in the migration of 13.2 million people that were forced to leave their homes due to high waters. There were almost 5,000 flood victims (17,000 a year before) and 13.7 million square kilometres of land were affected.
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