| Event: | FL Flood |
| Number: | 2005-000137 |
| Country: | CAF Central African Republic |
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| Date (YMD): | 2005-8-19 |
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| Information Source: | OCHA Sitrep No 1 |
| Comments: | From 6-7 August, the southern part of the Central African Republic was hit by torrential rains. The heavy downpour caused varying degrees of damage to all areas of the capital city, Bangui, and severe flooding and destruction to four districts of the city, Malimaka, Ngaraba-Bangouma, Being and Petevo, along the southern banks of the Ubangui River. An assessment carried out by the Central African Republic Red Cross concluded that the floods affected approximately 9,076 people at the onset of the crisis. In addition, over 600 homes were completely destroyed and 800 were damaged. Water sources and wells were polluted, exposing the population to risks of water-borne diseases. The floods particularly affected the poorest and most heavily populated districts of Bangui. |
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