What was the Vargas tragedy?
Q: What was the Vargas tragedy?
A: The Vargas tragedy was a disaster that struck the Venezuelan country's Vargas state on 15 December 1999. It was caused by heavy downpour of rain, flash floods and mudslides that killed 10,000-30,000 people and led to an complete collapse of the infrastructure of the state of Vargas.
Q: How much damage did it cause?
A: The disaster caused estimated damages of USD $1.79 to $3.5 billion.
Q: What towns were affected by this event?
A: Whole towns like Cerro Grande and Carmen de Uria completely disappeared due to the floods.
Q: How many people perished during this event?
A: As much as 10% of the population of Vargas perished during this event.
Q: When did this disaster occur?
A: This disaster occurred on 14-16 December 1999.
Q: How much rain fell in Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela during this time period?
A: In a 52-hour span during 14, 15 and 16 December 1999, 91.1 centimeters (35.9 in) of rain (approximately one year's total rainfall for the region) was measured at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela. These heavy rains included 7.2 centimeters (2
