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Cameroon - Floods, update (ECHO 13 Oct 2024)
Pubdate: 10/8/2024 10:33:06 AM

Recent floods have been affecting the Far North region of Cameroon (particularly the Mayo-Danay and Logone et Chari departments), resulting in considerable damage.
According to UN OCHA, as of 3 October, 30 people have died, eight people have been injured, and approximately 356,730 people have been affected. Moreover, torrential rains have destroyed more than 56,000 homes, flooded tens of thousands of hectares of crops, and caused the loss of thousands of animals. Furthermore, severe weather conditions could increase the risk of epidemics in the coming days and weeks.
Local authorities and humanitarian partners are providing the humanitarian response. UN OCHA estimates the funding needs for this crisis in Far North Cameroon at USD 20 million.

(10/8/2024 10:37:06 AM - 10/9/2024 9:30:06 AM)

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