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2009–10 Albanian Floods
The 2010 Albanian Floods refer to several periods of major flooding in the northern regions of Albania around Shkodra, Lezhë and Durrës between December 2009 and January 2010. Description On December 3, 2009, the Northwestern regions of Shkodër, Lezhë and Durrës were inundated as a result of increased rainfall and higher temperatures in Albania. Deforestation in the region is also considered a primary cause for the increased amount of groundwater in the lowlands. On January 11, 2010, the Northwestern regions of Shkodër and Lezhë were inundated as a result of increased rainfall and higher temperatures in Albania. Flooding nearly ''2,500 houses'' and evacuating more than ''5,300 residents'' (as reported by thUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs), the flood has led to sustained damage in the nearby water supply, roads, bridges, and more than of agrarian land. Approximately ''6,000 individuals'' in flood-infested areas refused to abandon residence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
January 2010 In Europe
January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere (where it is the second month of winter) and the warmest month of the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere (where it is the second month of summer). In the Southern hemisphere, January is the seasonal equivalent of July in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa. Ancient Roman observances during this month include Cervula and Juvenalia, celebrated January 1, as well as one of three Agonalia, celebrated January 9, and Carmentalia, celebrated January 11. These dates do not correspond to the modern Gregorian calendar. History January (in Latin, ''Ianuarius'') is named after Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions in Roman mythology. Traditionally, the original Roman calendar consisted of 10 months totaling 304 days, wint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
