Windstorms

In fact, comprehensive coverage will pay for damages from a wide variety of natural disasters, from wildfires and earthquakes to windstorms.

Insurers say the growing frequency and severity of hurricanes, wildfires, floods and big windstorms have made it impossible for them not to raise premiums.

Since then, the company has intentionally shut off power to millions of people during windstorms to prevent wildfires and avoid liability.

Windstorms, especially the most severe, can be impactful for many years and cause millions of dollars in damage.

In the spring, gale-force windstorms may happen, generated either by Tramontane blowing from the Alps or by Bora -like winds from the north.

Irrigated land: 970 km 2 (1993 est.) Natural hazards: * European windstorms with hurricane strength wind speed along the coast and in the mountains are not uncommon.

Occasionally strong windstorms make these areas very inhospitable.

Strong tides and occasional windstorms further complicate ship movements near the shore.

The climate is tropical—heavy rainfall, high humidity, and frequent seasonal changes with violent windstorms.

These windstorms ordinarily last a day or so, cause much discomfort, and destroy crops by desiccating them.