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Ethiopia:Flash Flood:2008/08/22

Duration 2008/08/22 Three rivers in the Gambella region of western Ethiopia have burst their banks following torrential rains that fell in the area for three consecutive days. An estimated 10,000 to 11,000 people have been displaced government officials said on 22 August.

Country or District Ethiopia

Name Flash Flood

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Personal Injury Material Damage Others

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IRIN NEWS 2008/08/27
The number of displaced people has reached 20,000
IRIN NEWS 2008/08/22
ETHIOPIA: Thousands displaced by flash flood in Gambella

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Duration	2008/08/22	Three rivers in the Gambella region of western Ethiopia have burst their banks following torrential rains that fell in the area for three consecutive days. An estimated 10,000 to 11,000 people have been displaced government officials said on 22 August.
Country or District	Ethiopia
Name	Flash Flood

Headline(Source, Date)
Personal Injury	Material Damage	Others