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The '''2015 Southeast Africa Floods''', partially related to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_South-West_Indian_Ocean_cyclone_season#Very_Intense_Tropical_Cyclone_Bansi Cyclone Bansi] and [[Tropical Storm Chedza]], killed at least 176 people in Malawi,<ref name = "USAToday">{{cite web | url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/01/16/floods-malawi-mozambique/21881441/ | title=Floods kill scores in Malawi, Mozambique | work=USAToday | date=16 Jan 2015 | accessdate=25 Jan 2015 | author=Associated Press}}</ref> 86 in Mozambique and at least 46 in Madagascar over a course of a week, while named ''Chedza'', and while leaving hundreds more missing.<ref name="Reuters1">{{cite web | url=http://www.trust.org/item/20150123160911-7f0c3 | title="Dire" needs of southern African flood survivors unmet two weeks on - TRFN | work=Reuters Foundation | date=23 January 2015 | accessdate=23 January 2015 | author=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/17/malawi-floods-kill-176-people | title=Malawi floods kill 176 people | work=The Guardian | date=17 January 2015 | accessdate=17 January 2015 | author=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-30854140|title=BBC News - Malawi floods kill 170 and leave thousands homeless|work=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Flood death toll across Southern Africa reaches 260|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-africa19-20150119-story.html|publisher=Chicago Tribune|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Madagascar tropical storm claims 46 lives|url=http://news.yahoo.com/madagascar-tropical-storm-claims-46-lives-111513840.html|publisher=Yahoo News! via AP|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref> [[Vice President of Malawi]] [[Saulos Chilima]] stated that over 200,000 people had been displaced because of the flood. |
The '''2015 Southeast Africa Floods''', partially related to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014%E2%80%9315_South-West_Indian_Ocean_cyclone_season#Very_Intense_Tropical_Cyclone_Bansi Cyclone Bansi] and [[Tropical Storm Chedza]], killed at least 176 people in Malawi,<ref name = "USAToday">{{cite web | url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2015/01/16/floods-malawi-mozambique/21881441/ | title=Floods kill scores in Malawi, Mozambique | work=USAToday | date=16 Jan 2015 | accessdate=25 Jan 2015 | author=Associated Press}}</ref> 86 in Mozambique and at least 46 in Madagascar over a course of a week, while named ''Chedza'', and while leaving hundreds more missing.<ref name="Reuters1">{{cite web | url=http://www.trust.org/item/20150123160911-7f0c3 | title="Dire" needs of southern African flood survivors unmet two weeks on - TRFN | work=Reuters Foundation | date=23 January 2015 | accessdate=23 January 2015 | author=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/17/malawi-floods-kill-176-people | title=Malawi floods kill 176 people | work=The Guardian | date=17 January 2015 | accessdate=17 January 2015 | author=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-30854140|title=BBC News - Malawi floods kill 170 and leave thousands homeless|work=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Flood death toll across Southern Africa reaches 260|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-news-bc-africa19-20150119-story.html|publisher=Chicago Tribune|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Madagascar tropical storm claims 46 lives|url=http://news.yahoo.com/madagascar-tropical-storm-claims-46-lives-111513840.html|publisher=Yahoo News! via AP|accessdate=21 January 2015}}</ref> [[Vice President of Malawi]] [[Saulos Chilima]] stated that over 200,000 people had been displaced because of the flood. |
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| Date | January 9–20, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Location |  Malawi Mozambique Madagascar Zimbabwe |
| Deaths | At least 225 killed[1][2] At least 153 missing 400,000+ displaced |
| Property damage | At least USD $300,000,000 |
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The 2015 Southeast Africa Floods, partially related to Cyclone Bansi and Tropical Storm Chedza, killed at least 176 people in Malawi,[3] 86 in Mozambique and at least 46 in Madagascar over a course of a week, while named Chedza, and while leaving hundreds more missing.[1][4][5][6][7] Vice President of Malawi Saulos Chilima stated that over 200,000 people had been displaced because of the flood.
| Country | Fatalities | Missing | Displaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi
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176 | ||
| Mozambique
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86 | ||
| Madagascar
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46 | ||
| Total | 225 | 153 | 400.000 |
References
- ^ a b Reuters (23 January 2015). ""Dire" needs of southern African flood survivors unmet two weeks on - TRFN". Reuters Foundation. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Death toll rises as Mozambique weighs up flood costs (Mail & Guardian News)
- ^ Associated Press (16 Jan 2015). "Floods kill scores in Malawi, Mozambique". USAToday. Retrieved 25 Jan 2015.
- ^ Associated Press (17 January 2015). "Malawi floods kill 176 people". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "BBC News - Malawi floods kill 170 and leave thousands homeless". BBC News.
- ^ "Flood death toll across Southern Africa reaches 260". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Madagascar tropical storm claims 46 lives". Yahoo News! via AP. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
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 Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, one of five buildings where the second outbreak was spread | |
| Date | December 2014 (first outbreak) July 2015 (second outbreak) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 months (first outbreak) 1.5 months[1] (second outbreak) |
| Location | The Bronx, New York City:
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| Cause | under investigation |
| Outcome | Affected buildings were ordered to be decontaminated within 14 days, under the threat of misdemeanor charges |
| Deaths | 10 |
| Non-fatal injuries | Over 100 |
2015 Bronx Legionnaires Disease Outbreaks
In 2015, there were two outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx, New York City, United States. Between January and August 2015, one hundred and thirty people in New York City were infected with Legionnaires', but the majority of them were in the Bronx.[2]
Legionnaires Disease is an acute type of pneumonia that is caused by the inhalation of water vapor containing the Legionella bacteria.[3] Forty-two Legionella species have been classified to date, and these bacteria can grow in areas where there is warm water, such as the cooling towers found in the Bronx.[4] [5]
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January 2015
In January 2015, Legionnaires' disease sickened 8 people in Co-op City's cooling towers, also in the Bronx. In total, 12 people were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease between December 2014 and the end of the outbreak in January 2015.[6]
August 2015
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In an unrelated July and August 2015 outbreak, the disease affected at least 120 people and caused at least twelve deaths in the South Bronx area.[7] The cause of the outbreak was traced back to the Opera House Hotel on July 10, 2015 and was declared as over as of August 20. Following the Morrisania outbreak, city officials stated that they would be pursuing new regulations for cooling towers.[2][8][9][10] Affected buildings were also ordered to be decontaminated within 14 days, under the threat of misdemeanor charges.[7]
September 2015
On September 21, 2015, 13 more cases of Legionnaires Disease were identified and were said to be unrelated to the outbreaks from previous months. 35 cooling towers were inspected and 15 of these tested positive for the Legionella bacteria. After the cases surfaced, city officials put legislative programs into affect that requires building owners to perform quarterly inspections and to verify that the cooling towers have been tested and are free of the Legionnella bacteria.[11]
References
- ^ http://www.bxtimes.com/stories/2015/35/35-legionnaires-2015-08-28-bx.html
- ^ a b "A Belated Look at New York's Cooling Towers, Prime Suspect in Legionnaires' Outbreak". The New York Times. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ Euser; et al. "Legionnaires' disease after using an industrial pressure test pump: a case report". Journal of Medical Case Reports. BioMed Central Ltd. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
{{cite web}}: Explicit use of et al. in:|last1=(help) - ^ Yu; et al. (2002). "Distribution of Legionella Species and Serogroups Isolated by Culture in Patients with Sporadic Community-Acquired Legionellosis: An International Collaborative Survey" (PDF). The Journal of Infectious Diseases (186): 127–8. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
{{cite journal}}: Explicit use of et al. in:|last1=(help) - ^ "Legionnaires' Disease". The New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The City of New York. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ Ben Kochman (13 January 2015). "Co-op City towers contaminated with Legionnaire's Disease bacteria". New York Daily News. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Legionnaires' Disease Continues To Spread In South Bronx". Huffington Post. Associated Press. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Legionnaires' Disease Bacteria Found in A/C on Bronx Hospital, Mayor says". DNAinfo New York.
- ^ David Shortell, CNN (2 August 2015). "There have been 65 cases since mid-July - CNN.com". CNN.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "City confirms 71 cases of Legionnaire's Disease". capitalnewyork.com.
- ^ Mueller, Benjamin (1 October 2015). "One Dead in New Bronx Outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease". The New York Times. The New York Times. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
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Checked "In 2015, there were two outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx, New York City, United States", "In an unrelated July and August 2015 outbreak, the disease affected at least 110 people in the Lincoln Hospital", and "In January 2015, Legionnaires' disease sickened 8 people in Co-op City's cooling towers, also in the Bronx." for plagiarism but all three turned up clean. Added more information about Legionnaires Disease into the lead section in order to add further clarification of what the disease is and how it is caused. Removed "in the Lincoln Hospital and Concourse Plaza Cooling Towers" and reworded to clarify the area in which the outbreak occurred. Removed "As of August 4, 2015[update], the outbreak is believed to have been contained to five buildings in Morrisania, Bronx." Added updated information to this section about when the outbreak was declared over. Added picture of legionella bacteria. Added section "September 2015" to include info about recent unrelated outbreaks in the same area. Added references 3, 4, 5 and 11 to the article. Reference 4 is a scientific article. Added external links throughout the article: Legionnaires Disease, pneumonia, inhalation, water vapor, Legionella bacteria, Legionalla species, South Bronx, Opera House Hotel, List of legionnaires outbreaks, Legionella pneumophila, legislative, cooling towers.
2015 Louisiana Floods
The 2015 Louisiana flood took place for several weeks in June of 2015.[1] The areas in Louisiana affected by the Red River Flood include Caddo Parish, Bossier Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Rapides Parish, and the cities of Coushatta, Alexandria, and Shreveport.[2][3][4][5][6] Response teams such as the Louisiana National Guard were deployed in order to fill and place sandbags at residencies that were under flood warning.[7]
The Red River reached its highest level in over 70 years, cresting in most of the affected areas at around 6-9 feet over the flood levels.[1][8]
References
- ^ a b "With homes underwater in Louisiana, recovery teams head out". msn.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- ^ Reuters Editorial. "Floods sweep northwest Louisiana, damaging hundreds of structures | Reuters". reuters.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "GOHSEP Teams to Begin Damage Assessments in Northwest Louisiana". shreveporttimes.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- ^ "Jindal travels to northwest Louisiana to view flooding | NOLA.com". nola.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- ^ "With homes underwater in Louisiana, recovery teams head out - Washington Times". washingtontimes.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- ^ "With homes underwater near Red River in rural Louisiana, state sends recovery teams out | Fox News". foxnews.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- ^ "Flooding in Louisiana sparks response from recovery teams - CBS News". cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
- ^ "Red River flooding: Highest level in 70 years News - The Weather Network". theweathernetwork.com. Retrieved 2015-06-11.
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Checked sentence "The 2015 Louisiana flood took place on 11 June 2015" and found that it was plagiarized from first source. Reworded to correct this as well as to clarify time span. Clarified areas affected by floods. Added info about response team from source 1, as well as picture to coordinaate. Reworded sentence "The Red River has reached its highest level in over 70 years" to avoid plagiarism from source 8. Added links for Louisiana, areas affected, Louisiana National Guard, sandbags, and flood warning. Moved citations around to improve clarification and avoid plagiarism.
Additional Changes 10/05/15
Added: Although many advances have been made towards flood protection in Louisiana, flooding is inevitable; the changing course of the river will continue no matter how high the levees are built.[1] The Mississippi River flood history shows that the river has a pattern of major flooding every decade or so.
Reference
- ^ Tomaszkiewicz, Marlene Ann. "Staying Afloat: A Risk Analysis of Flooding in South Louisiana" (PDF). LSU.edu. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Retrieved 6 October 2015.