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Catastrophe Report 2
January 1, 2002 - March 1, 2003
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Storm - UK and Germany
| Territory: |
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UK and Germany |
| Region: |
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Wales and southern England; western
Germany |
| Date: |
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February 26 - 27 |
| Event: |
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Winter storm Anna |
| Impact: |
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Strong winds and falling trees damaged buildings,
brought down power lines and disrupted transport and communications
in the UK and Germany. Three deaths resulted from falling trees.
Economic losses are estimated at 500 million US$, with insured
losses standing at 300 million US$. |
| Summary: |
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Winter Storm Anna tracked across the UK on February
26th (see below) bringing strong winds to the UK before heading
westwards into Germany. Gusts of close to 150 km h were recorded
in the UK, and up to 180 km h in Germany. |
| Data sources: |
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The UK Met Office
http://www.metoffice.com/climate/uk/interesting/26feb2002storm.html |
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