Devastating Floods Hit West Africa, Affecting 600,000 People
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Disaster Overview : In mid-2009, heavy rains caused severe flooding across several West African countries. The floods, which began in June, affected approximately 600,000 people and claimed 159 lives. Key countries impacted included Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Niger, and Sierra Leone. The flooding also caused significant damage to private and public property, including buildings, roads, and other socio-economic infrastructure, spanning from Mauritania to Nigeria.
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