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GLIDE Record
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Event:
FL Flood
Number:
2021-000117
Country:
SEN Senegal
Location:
Matam and Kanel departments
Date (YMD):
2021-8-3
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Duration:
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Information Source:
Senegalese Red Cross
Comments:
Senegal experienced at the beginning of August, 72 hours of heavy rainfall. Main consequences of the event were recorded in the Region of Matam, in the north of the country, specifically in the homonym department and in the one of Kanel. Between 2nd and 3rd August, rainfall in these localities reached up to 260 mm. Loss and damages of materials; especially in terms of shelters and human settlements were recorded, as well as limitation of access to water, hygiene and sanitation services. Moreover, the lack of protection plan caused the loss as well of two human lives.
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