Flood in Niger (2020-10-03)

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Activation time (UTC): 2020-10-03 12:33:00<br>
Event time (UTC): 2020-09-15 07:58:00<br>
Event type: Flood (Riverine flood)<br>
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Niger's western region has been badly hit after days of torrential rainfall caused the River Niger to burst its banks. The capital city of Niamey was brought to a standstill by the waters.
Local authorities reported almost 30,000 houses being affected with some 868 houses being swept away. A number of mosques and granaries have also been destroyed as well as many rice fields being submerged.<br>
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