Flood damage bigger than in 2015
04/12/2017 21:48
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The damage caused by the floods of this year is bigger than the floods of 2015.
Top Channel has compared the official data of the Interior Ministry and Civilian Emergency.
Based on these figures, there were 4700 of houses flooded, a number that is seven times higher than two years ago.
The flooded area is also higher. According to the Ministry of Interior, 9992 hectares were flooded in 2015, compared to 10622 hectares that were flooded this year.
The damage in public buildings was also bigger this year. The Ministry of Education closed 56 schools this year, and only 16 in 2015: 65 bridges were damaged this year, just 10 in 2015.
The only positive balance was that of businesses. 300 businesses were flooded in 2015, and only 40 this eyar.
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