Dozens Killed As Floods Leave Trail of Destruction in Angola
Twelve out of 18 provinces have been hit by a violent downpour which left at least 40 people dead and caused widespread destruction across the southern African country. Authorities say more than 2,400 families have been affected, warning that drinking water and electricity supplies had been cut off in some areas. The rain comes on the heels of a severe regional drought caused by years of erratic rainfall and record-high temperatures.
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Angola:
Showers Throughout Friday, Inamet Alerts
ANGOP, 10 January 2020
Moderate to heavy downpours, as well as showers, accompanied by some thunders, are the predictions of the National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics (INAMET) for this Friday,… Read more »
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Angola:
Angolan President Assures Assistance to Flood Victims
ANGOP, 6 January 2020
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, affirmed last Sunday, that the Angolan authorities will make all efforts to help the victims of the floods caused by… Read more »
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Angola:
Torrential Rains Kill 16 in Benguela Province
East African, 18 March 2019
Torrential rains have killed 16 people in western Angola's Benguela Province, authorities confirmed. Read more »
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Angola:
19 Dead, 8 Missing After Heavy Rains
CAJ News, 25 March 2019
At least 19 people have been killed and eight others missing after heavy rains pummeling Angola. Read more »
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