Some stories speak for themselves:In one of the driest regions on earth, even a drizzle can cause an emergency.
Less than 100th of an inch (about 0.2 millimeters) of rain fell on the Chilean port city of Iquique Monday afternoon, accompanied by moderate winds of about 10 mph (17 kph), according to the country's weather service. That was enough to knock out power to several neighborhoods and to damage the roofs of 4,000 precarious dwellings, Gov. Miguel Silva said Tuesday.
Schools were closed Tuesday so that officials can repair the damage. There were no reports anyone was injured…
With little water to worry about, many of Iquique's poor live in homes covered with a bits of wood, plaster or even cardboard that are easily damaged by a little rain and wind. Many have no slope to let water run off.
(Here’s a clue as to the title of this post. And yes I'm still stuck in the 90s).
Image- TBO.com
Online Sources- sing365.com, AP
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