Overall Green Flood for Senegal in Senegal from 01 Aug 2021 01:00 UTC to 03 Aug 2021 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood for Senegal

in Senegal

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

GDACS ID	FL 1101021
Death:	2
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Senegal
From - To	01 Aug - 03 Aug

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Senegal, August 2021Regions of Senegal recorded heavy rain from early August. Two people died after a house collapsed in Taïba Nguéyène, Matam region, on 01 to 02 August. Homes and schools were damaged by floods in the city of Matam and areas of Bokidiawé. An estimated 30 homes were damaged by floods on 05 August in the city of Kaffrine. Kaffrine received between 80 and 90 mm of precipitation in 2 hours, local officials said. Also on 05 August, heavy rain fell in the department of Mbour, causing minor damages. Heavy rain was also reported from 08 August. As of 10 August there were no reports of flooding however.Tue 10 Aug 2021Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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