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![Event Briefing - Excess Rainfall - Covered Area Rainfall Event - Nicaragua - May 19-31, 2019](/sites/default/files/publications/eventreports/20190607_CCRIF_XSR_EventBriefing_NIC_CARE_20190519_cover.jpg)
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During the second half of May, a persistent area of low pressure located over the eastern Pacific Ocean created conditions favourable for the development of thunderstorms and showers over Central America and the surrounding waters1 2. In particular, the Nicaraguan territory was affected by high thunderstorm activity and associated heavy precipitation.
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