Damage done by Poly estimated at €50-100m but could be higher DutchNews.nl on 6 de July, 2023 at 11:20
An initial estimate has put the damage done by storm Poly to homes and businesses at between €50 million and €100 million, insurers association Verbond van Verzekeraars said on Thursday. “Poly wreaked considerable havoc and the impact has been great,” director Richard Weurding said. The – conservative – estimate is based on historical data and the real damage may turn out to much greater, Weurding said, depending on local differences. In some places gusts of over 140 k/ph were measured…
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Thursday marked a notable shift as the U.S. dollar fell to R$5.25, concluding a streak of gains. This downturn wasn’t an isolated event; it mirrored broader international market trends where emerging currencies gained strength, bolstered by robust commodity performances. The day’s trading closed with the spot dollar down by 0.64% to R$5.249 for buying and […]