Flood news in africa 2017

Here are some notable flood-related news stories from Africa in 2017:

  1. Nigeria: Heavy rainfall and flooding affected several states in Nigeria, including Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo, in July 2017. The floods displaced thousands of people and caused significant damage to infrastructure and property.
  2. South Sudan: Floods in South Sudan's Unity State in May 2017 affected over 100,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the bursting of a dam.
  3. Ethiopia: Flash floods in Ethiopia's Amhara Region in June 2017 killed at least 20 people and displaced thousands. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers.
  4. Kenya: Floods in Kenya's Rift Valley region in April 2017 affected over 10,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers.
  5. Ghana: Heavy rainfall and flooding in Ghana's capital city, Accra, in June 2017 caused significant damage to infrastructure and property. The floods were caused by a combination of heavy rainfall and poor drainage systems.
  6. Democratic Republic of Congo: Floods in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital city, Kinshasa, in April 2017 affected over 100,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers.
  7. Uganda: Floods in Uganda's Kampala city in May 2017 affected over 1,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers.
  8. Tanzania: Floods in Tanzania's Dar es Salaam city in April 2017 affected over 10,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers.
  9. Cameroon: Floods in Cameroon's capital city, Yaoundé, in June 2017 affected over 1,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers.
  10. Mozambique: Floods in Mozambique's Zambezi Valley in March 2017 affected over 10,000 people, with many forced to flee their homes. The floods were caused by heavy rainfall and the overflow of rivers.

These are just a few examples of the many flood-related news stories from Africa in 2017. Floods are a common occurrence in many parts of the continent, and they can have devastating effects on communities and infrastructure.