Ghana: Floods - Jul 2011
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The eastern region of Ghana experienced heavy flooding between 21 - 25 July, 2011. At least five people were killed and more than 10,000 were displaced. (OCHA, Bulletin d'Information Humanitaire - Juillet 2011)
Heavy rains at the end of October have resulted in flooding in various parts of the country, killing more than 70 people and displacing 280,000 people. (ACT Alliance, 31 Oct 2011)
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25 Jul 2011 17:42 Source: Reuters // Reuters Authorities say illegal miners divert river course Floods kill 5, displace 100,000 (Releads with President Mills, additional quotes) By Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA, July 25 (Reuters) - Ghana President John Atta Mills pledged on Monday to fight illegal mining...
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Geneva, 31 October 2011 1. Brief description of the emergency A heavy rain in Ghana has resulted to flooding in various parts of the country killing more than 70 people and displacing 280,000 people (UN OCHA assessment 27th Oct 2011). A five hour downpour of rain was experienced in Accra and its...