East Africa sees deluge of death and destruction caused by floods
Weeks of heavy rains have left a trail of death and destruction across East Africa, with Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi the worst hit.
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Weeks of heavy rains have left a trail of death and destruction across East Africa, with Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi the worst hit.
English News and Press Release on World about Climate Change and Environment, Contributions and more; published on 11 May 2021 by Govt. UK
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