Overall Green Flood for Burundi in Burundi on 18 Apr 2020 00:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood for Burundi

in Burundi

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Flood Burundi can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1100437
Death:	36
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Burundi
From - To	18 Apr - 18 Apr

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Burundi, April 2020Burundi's Ministry of Security reported on 20 April that homes and infrastructure were damaged in Gatumba, Bujumbura Province, after the Rusizi River broke its banks. Around 6000 households (27,000 people) have been affected. Police are working in affected areas to coordinate rescues and evacuations. As of 21 April, no injuries or fatalities had been reported. Media also reported that flooding from Lake Tanganyika has affected areas in southern Burundi. Buildings and infrastructure have been damaged buildings by flooding from the overflowing lake in areas of Nyanza Lac in Makamba Province.Sat 18 Apr 2020Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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