Flood in Niger (2017-09-07)

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Activation time (UTC): 2017-09-07 15:40:00<br>
Event time (UTC): 2017-08-31 00:00:00<br>
Event type: Flood (Riverine flood)<br>
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Activation reason: <br>
Torrential rains have caused serious flooding in Niger at the end of August 2017. The authorities reported that hundreds of houses have been destroyed, key roads cut in several parts of the country and ordered thousands of people to leave their homes in the capital, Niamey.<br>
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Reference products: 4<br>
Delineation products: 5<br>
Grading products: 0<br>
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