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  • Worst flooding since 1981 hits parts of central Latvia

    Worst flooding since 1981 hits parts of central Latvia

    ByTW Monday, January 16, 2023Wednesday, September 25, 2024

    Residents in parts of central Latvia were urged to evacuate their homes on January 15, 2023, due to the worst flooding the state has seen since 1981.

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