| Event: | FL Flood |
| Number: | 2014-000019 |
| Country: | BDI Burundi |
| Location: | Bujumbura |
| Date (YMD): | 2014-2-10 |
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| Information Source: | ECHO, AFP, Govt, Croix-Rouge du Burundi |
| Comments: | Torrential rainfall during the night of 9-10 Feb 2014 across Burundi has caused flooding and landslides, resulting in extensive damage and destruction, especially in the capital Bujumbura. More than 50 people have been killed and houses and infrastructure have been destroyed.
So far (Feb.13), 66 persons have been reported dead, of which many were children. 67 persons have been seriously injured, and there is a concern that more persons have been buried and missing. The rescuers are continuing their search for missing persons. Over 1,000 homes have been completely destroyed and nearly 12,000 people are estimated to be homeless. (IFRC) |
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