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Ethiopia: Floods - Aug 2011

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In Aug 2011 floods have been reported in Amhara, Tigray, Somali and Afar regions (Government Early Warning Bulletin, 31 Aug 2011).

According to FewsNet, about 650 households have been displaced, mainly in Amhara and Gambela and about 20 causalities were reported in Kalu (South Wollo) and Antsokia (North Shewa) (Food Security Outlook Update, 25 Aug 2011).

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