Heavy rains in Mexico caused widespread flooding in February 2010, killing at least 33 people, leaving over 3,500 homeless, and forcing the closure of 165 out of 174 schools in Mexico City. Mudslides resulting from the heavy rains claimed additional lives and left 83 people missing. The Mexican government and aid organizations responded by providing food, medicine, shelter and other assistance to displaced flood victims.

1. Mexico flooding kills at least 33, government says February 8, 2010 http://www.edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/02/08/mexico.flooding/index.html

2. WHAT HAPPENED ???? In the last week up to 35000 people got affected. At least 22 people dead and more than 3,500 homeless. 165 of 174 Mexico City schools were closed. Many killed in Mudslide. 83 people missing. Government vows to offer food, medicine, cash and shelter to displaced people WFP offered to help by sending 100 tons of High Energy Biscuits for people in Temporary shelters.

3. WHERE & WHEN ???? 06 Feb 2010 - The Government of Mexico issued a natural disaster alarm within the State of Mexico due to severe rain.

4. VIDEO CLIP ON MEXICO FLOODS - FEB 2010 Mexico flood alert Video Reuters.com5.flv

5. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT ???? Such Natural Disasters are occurring too often in different parts of the world. They cause heavy destruction . Reason for such freak heavy rainfalls leading to floods is climate change due to Global Warming. MY OPINION : WE ALL HAVE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY IN A SMALL WAY TO SAVE THE EARTH BY TAKING GOOD CARE OF IT. Afghanistan Saudi Arabia India California Indonesia Mexico S.Africa

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