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Hurricane Fifi

storm [1974]
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Hurricane Fifi was a devastating tropical cyclone that struck Central America in 1974. It formed in the Caribbean Sea and rapidly intensified, reaching Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. The hurricane brought torrential rainfall, causing widespread flooding and mudslides, particularly in Honduras and Nicaragua. These events led to significant loss of life and extensive property damage, making Fifi one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes on record. The storm's immense rainfall overwhelmed infrastructure, washing away towns and destroying agricultural crops, leaving millions homeless and causing billions in damages.12

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