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Gambia (the): Flood: 1999/06-09 Country Information on DRR

Period 1999/06-09
Country or District Gambia (the)
Event Type Flood
Outline Prolonged and heavy rainfall between June to August 1999 caused flooding in several divisions of the country. On 25 August the Government declared a state of emergency and appealed for assistance.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others
OCHA Situation Report No.1 1999/9/22
A total of 27,000 people were affected. Roads and bridges were heavily damaged.

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OCHA Situation Report No.1 1999/9/22
Prolonged and heavy rainfall between June to August 1999 caused flooding in several divisions of the country. On 25 August the Government declared a state of emergency and appealed for assistance.