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Papua New Guinea: Landslide: 2003/08/01
GLIDE: SL-2003-000386-PNG
| Period | 2003/08/01 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Papua New Guinea |
| Event Type | Landslide |
| Outline | Heavy rain in late July caused extensive flooding in the 5 villages of Wards 17 and 18 of the Konos Local Level Government in New Ireland Province. On Friday, 1 August, landslides caused by the flood blocked sections of the only road into the area. The floods also washed away 10 traditional houses, 1 church, and 1 bridge on the road. The landslides and floods affected more than 600 people. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| OCHA Situation Report No.1 2003/08/09 | ||
| Affected: more than 600 people (mainly in the villages of Kuluan, Kanamaradan, and Mesi) |
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OCHA Situation Report No.1 2003/08/09
There were no deaths or injuries, but extensive damage has been caused to local food gardens and cash crops.
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