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UN releases $25 million to respond to flooding in Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia | Xinhua |  UN humanitarians said on Thursday that they released 25 million U.S. dollars to jumpstart relief from the once-in-a-century flooding in Somalia that has already affected nearly 1.2 million people. The United Nations and its partners estimate that 1.6 million people could be affected by flooding …

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UN launches flash appeal for victims of Libya flooding

United Nations, US | Xinhua | UN humanitarians and partners issued a flash appeal worth 71.4 million U.S. dollars on Thursday to meet the urgent needs of Libyans suffering from devastating floods. The funds are for 250,000 people targeted out of the 884,000 people estimated to be in need over the …

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Find solutions for flooding in indigenous knowledge – Geologist

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents and leaders staying around River Nyamwamba in Kasese district need to be involved in developing and implementing solutions for the flooding of the river, according to Alex Binego Kwatampora ,the president of Geologist Society of Uganda. Kwatampora argued that government has consistently made abortive …

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Floods raise cholera risk even as cases decline in Africa: WHO

  Brazzaville, Congo | Xinhua | As weekly cholera cases in the affected African countries decline, heavy flooding due to seasonal rains and tropical cyclones in southern Africa are raising the risk of the disease spreading and threatening to undermine outbreak control efforts, warned the World Health Organization (WHO) Thursday. …

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‘Floods forced closure of Kilembe Mines Hospital’

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Health (General Duties), Anifa Kawooya has revealed that Kilembe Mines Hospital in Kasese district was closed due to repeated flooding by River Nyamwamba. The Minister said this in response to a matter of national importance raised by Kasese Municipality Member of Parliament, …

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Rakai flood victims stranded as gov’t relief delays

Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of residents who were displaced by the recent flooding of Lake Kijjanebarola in Rakai district are still stranded because of the government’s delays to deliver the much-needed relief support for their resettlement. Over 200 families in the parishes of Kigoto, Ntarure, Kanagisa, Kagaaga, …

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Floods cut off Karuma-Pakwach road

Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Heavy flooding of River Tangi near Pakwach bridge has cut off traffic flow along Karuma-Pakwach highway via Nwoya district. The affected road intersection is just 500 meters after Pakwach bridge in Nwoya district. The incident which happened between 7:00am and 8:00am this morning cut off …

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Amuru district seeks UGX 160Bn to avert flooding in Elegu

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amuru District Local Government is seeking more than 160 billion Shillings to avert flooding in Elegu town, located near Uganda’s port of entry at Nimule. The area known for trade between Uganda and South Sudan, experiences flash floods during the rainy season and whenever River …

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Compensate flood victims instead of relocating them: Bugisu MPs

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from Bugisu region have asked government to give residents affected by flooding in the Elgon region cash compensation to facilitate their relocation. This call follows the rains and floods which have seen over 20 people killed in Mbale city and Kapchorwa district. Addressing …

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