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Hurricane Mitch moving over Central America between 28-30 October 1998. Hurricane Mitch was the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since the Great Hurricane of 1780, displacing the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 as the second-deadliest on record. Nearly 11,000 people were confirmed dead, and almost as many reported missing.
Hurricane Mitch was one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever observed, with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (290 km/h). The storm was the thirteenth tropical storm, ninth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the 1998 Atlantic hurricane season .
When Mitch still failed to turn to the north, the government of Honduras issued a hurricane warning for the remainder of their coastline. [4] The hurricane weakened while turning to the south, and made landfall in Honduras 134 km (83 mi) east of La Ceiba, with estimated winds of 130 km/h (80 mph). Mitch continued to weaken while moving slowly ...
Based on Hurricane Hunter reports of 105 mph (169 km/h) flight-level winds, the NHC upgraded Mitch to hurricane status on October 24. By that time, the storm was moving slowly to the north, [10] located about 295 mi (475 km) south of Kingston. [1] Shortly after becoming a hurricane, Mitch began undergoing rapid deepening. [1]
November 27, 1996 – The remnants of Hurricane Marco drops heavy rainfall over Honduras. October 26 – November 1, 1998 – Hurricane Mitch stalls to the northeast of Honduras with 180 mile per hour winds before weakening rapidly and making landfall in Honduras with 80 mile per hour winds. Large amounts of rainfall and high winds lead to ...
The English Language School (ELS), also known as English Language Private School and formerly known as English Medium School, was established in April 1978 [1] in order to cater to the growing educational needs of people in UAE, especially Muslim and Asian people. [2] [3] [4] [5]
September 3, 1998 – Hurricane Earl makes landfall near Panama City, resulting in an estimated storm surge of around 8 feet (2.4 m) and moderate to heavy rainfall peaking at 16.38 inches (416 mm) where it struck land. Two people die as a result of a boat being capsized off Panama City, and damage in Florida totals $70 million (1998 USD, $93 ...
Dubai British School; Dubai College; Dubai English Speaking College; Dubai International Academy; Dubai International School; Dubai Japanese School; Dubai National School, Al Barsha; Dubai National School, Al Twar; Dubai Scholars Private School; Emirates International School – Jumeirah; English College Dubai; English Language School, Dubai ...