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Timor-Leste: Floods and Landslides - Jul 2007

Estado
Pasado
Países
Timor-Leste
Tipos de desastres
Inundación
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In July 2007, Timor-Leste experienced severe downpours leading to flooding and landslides. Overall, a total number of 947 beneficiaries (243 families consisting of 463 men and 484 women) in six districts were badly affected. The impact was particularly severe in the districts of Suai, Same, Manatutu, Viqueque and Ermera. A total of 243 households were affected with at least one death recorded as well as severe loss of livelihood, shelter and crops such as rice, corn and green crops. In Suai, about 100 deep wells were contaminated by flood water while many houses in Jumalai were destroyed by landslides. Diarrhoea, malaria and dengue were reported in Suai with similar problems reported in the districts of Manatutu, Ermera and Same as well. (IFRC, 8 Aug 2008)