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Nigeria’s Flood: Visualizing The Numbers
Nigeria experienced the worst flooding occurrences the West African nation has seen in decades. This report amplifies the numbers reported by authorities that suffered the impacts. Lawrence Office, 37, a father of three children was displaced from his home in Bayelsa state by floodwater. As he watch his house submerge, he was left with no…
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Infographics: The Catastrophic Effects Of Flooding in Chad
Since the start of the rainy season, above-normal rainfall has left vast areas of Chad submerged under water. Aid groups and the state’s weather agency have revealed that many people have been forced out of their homes as parts of the country are now only accessible through boats. In N’Djamena, the country’s capital, families have…
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Heavy Rains in Angola Kills 14 And Leaves 8,000 Homeless
Heavy rains in Angola’s capital city Luanda has killed 14 people and left 8,000 families without homes. The storm in Luanda which lasted for about seven hours, collapsed bridges, uprooted trees and submerged vehicles leading to the recorded number of casualties. According to a report by the provincial government of Luanda, as of the end…