Overall Green alert Flood
in Burundi

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This flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1101864
Death: 0
Displaced: 1029
Countries: Burundi
From - To 30 Jan - 03 Feb

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Burundi, Late January to Early February 2023IOM reported heavy rain in Gitega and Bubanza provinces in Burundi in late January and early February 2023. Flooding was reported in parts of Bujumbura Rural. In total 28,473 people were affected and 1,029 were displaced. Strong winds and hail also affected several areas of the country during this period, in particular Ngozi, Makamba, Bujumbura Rural, and Cibtoke. In total, around 28,473 people were affected.Fri 17 Feb 2023FloodList provided by Copernicus GLOFAS
Detailed event map. European Union, 2024. Map produced by EC-JRC.
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