Senegal: Greenpeace Africa On Floods and Thousands Displaced in Senegal - 'Community Aid Is Not Enough. Bold Climate Action Needed to Prevent More Floods'

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Dakar — Senegal found itself submerged under water, after extraordinary floods yesterday, with more rainfall in one day than the total amount that usually falls during the entire three-months rainy season. The number of people lost their lives is not yet confirmed by the authorities.

"This is a sad day for Senegal after people have lost their lives and thousands have lost their homes. We extend our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. Greenpeace Africa stands in solidarity with all those affected," said Dr. Ibrahima Cisse, Greenpeace Africa Campaign Manager in Dakar.

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