1959 Uruguayan flood
In April 1959, severe floods hit the country of Uruguay (Spanish: Inundaciones de abril de 1959 en Uruguay) that were the most severe in the modern history of the country.
Rainfall lasted from March 24 until April 23 and as a consequence the Río Negro suffered an . Waters passed over the Dam of Rincón del Bonete.
Sources[]
- Peirano, Ricardo (2000–2002). Gran Enciclopedia del Uruguay. Barcelona: Sol 90. OCLC 51576630.
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- PILOTOVIEJO.COM Las inundaciones del 59. Las operaciones aéreas.
- Aéro Club del Uruguay, NOTAS Y EVENTOS / Las inundaciones del '59
- EL BATALLON de INGENIEROS de COMBATE No. 3, Paso de los Toros, Uruguay
- Testimonio de la Operación Terraplen
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