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Event: LS Land Slide
Number: 2003-000386
Country: PNG Papua New Guinea
Location: New Ireland Province
Date (YMD): 2003-8-1
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Information Source:CRED EM-DAT
Comments: Heavy rain in late July caused extensive flooding in the 5 villages of Wards 17 and 18 of the Konos Local Level Government in New Ireland Province. On Friday, 1 August, landslides caused by the flood blocked sections of the only road into the area. The floods also washed away 10 traditional houses, 1 church, and 1 bridge on the road. The landslides and floods affected more than 600 people.
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