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Madeiras Worst Floods Storm Mudslides - Day after (21/02/10)
Madeira, a popular tourist island, had now over of 40 deaths, 30 missing and 18 injured. This is a consequence of floods and mudslides. The authorities think that the number of deads stuck in the mud could rise.
The Portuguese army and Police has sent some specialists and teams with dogs to find missing. The specialists of the army are search teams and engineers who are specialize in building and repairing bridges because several bridges were swept away or damaged by the floods.
As for the airport, it was reopened this morning after being closed yesterday. It was full of British tourists trying to get home after having their flight canceled.
There is also concern for more rainfall which is predicted for this afternoon.
This was the deadliest and most devastating storm to hit our beloved Island.
The Portuguese army and Police has sent some specialists and teams with dogs to find missing. The specialists of the army are search teams and engineers who are specialize in building and repairing bridges because several bridges were swept away or damaged by the floods.
As for the airport, it was reopened this morning after being closed yesterday. It was full of British tourists trying to get home after having their flight canceled.
There is also concern for more rainfall which is predicted for this afternoon.
This was the deadliest and most devastating storm to hit our beloved Island.
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