Disaster

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Overview

Since 11 October 2011, torrential rains have been falling in most localities of the Central African Republic, which caused flooding that affected 587 families in Bangui and in the Male Local Council of the Paoua Sub Prefecture. (IFRC, 25 Oct 2011)

Affected countries

Central African Republic (the)
Central African Republic: Floods - Oct 2011 — 2 found
26 Oct 2011
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Central African Republic (the)
Central African Republic: Floods in Bangui and Paoua - DREF operation n° MDRCF010

Report
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IFRC
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