Sierra Leone: Flood: 2017/08/14
GLIDE: MS-2017-000109-SL
| Period | 2017/08/14 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Sierra Leone |
| Event Type | Flood |
| Outline | More than 200 people were killed when a mudslide struck the outskirts of Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone on 14 August 2017. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Report/Articles
UNOCHA 2017/08/17
So far, 409 dead bodies were removed from the rubbles across the 13 impacted communities and the number may still rise.
UNOCHA 2017/08/16
The IFRC estimates that over 600 people are still missing and over 100 people have been injured.
BBC 2017/08/15
Red Cross said that 312 were confirmed dead and warned the toll could rise further. The worst-hit area is thought to be the Regent district on the outskirts of Freetown, where dozens of houses were submerged when the hillside collapsed at about 06:00 GMT.
Reuters 2017/08/14
More than 200 killed in Sierra Leone as mudslide sweeps away homes
Geographycal Data
ECHO 2017/08/16
Sierra Leone | Floods and Mudslides - DG ECHO Daily Map | 16/08/2017
Pictures
International Charter 2017/08/15
Flood in Sierra Leone