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2007 African floods
The 2007 floods of Africa was reported by the UN to be one of the worst flooding events in recorded history.[citation needed] The flooding started with rains on September 14, 2007 local time. Over 14 countries had been affected in the continent of Africa, 250 people were reported to have been killed and 1.5 million were otherwise impacted. The UN had issued warnings of water borne diseases and locust infestations. Regional impactGhanaAs many as 400,000 were homeless with at least 20 people dead. Crops and livestock were washed away, with some communities completely destroyed. SudanSixty-four people were reported killed. EthiopiaSeventeen people were reported dead. In the Afar Region, the Awash River flooded caused a dam to collapse. Around 4,500 people were stranded, surrounded by water. UgandaAs many as 150,000 people were displaced and 21 reported dead. There were 170 schools under water. RwandaEighteen people were reported dead and 500 residences were washed away by floods. MaliFive bridges had collapsed and 250 residences were washed away. Burkina FasoThirty-three people were reported dead. KenyaTwelve people were reported dead. TogoTwenty people were reported dead. See alsoReferencesExternal links |
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