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					Sudan (the): Sand and Dust Storm: 2002/0927
					
						 
					
				
				GLIDE: ST-2002-000623-SDN
| Period | 2002/0927 | 
|---|---|
| Country or District | Sudan (the) | 
| Event Type | Sand and Dust Storm | 
| Outline | A sudden and violent sandstorm has hit the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, causing a large number of casualties. Sudanese officials said at least 26 people died and more than 30 were taken to hospital after a Nile ferry capsized in the storm | 
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others | 
| BBC news 2002/09/27 | ||
| Dead: at least 26 people Injured: more than 30 people | ||
 
	
    
