Overall Green Flood for The Gambia in The Gambia from 07 Jul 2021 01:00 UTC to 09 Jul 2021 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood for The Gambia

in The Gambia

Event summary

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

GDACS ID	FL 1101034
Death:	12
Displaced:	-
Countries:	The Gambia
From - To	07 Jul - 09 Jul

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Gambia, Early July 2021UNOCHA reported 12 people died and more than 109,000 people were affected by the windstorm and flash floods which hit Gambia on 07 July 2021. According to media reports, much of the damage was a result of strong winds. Note: It is not clear if any flash flooding took place, but as this was referred to by UN, it is included here.Wed 11 Aug 2021Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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