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The Red Cross Society of Seychelles
(RCSS) met an unexpected challenge ten days ago, when torrential rains
on the islands of Praslin, La Digue and Mahé killed two people. The resulting
floods and landslides caused severe damage to homes, farmland, roads and
retaining walls. The RCSS immediately provided temporary shelter to 300
people and distributed meals and blankets. "Because the Seychelles
do not normally experience such weather", says RCSS President Chrystold
Chetty, "the houses and other infrastructure are not built to withstand
such adverse conditions." The National Society has launched a local
appeal and the Federation donated 90,000 Swiss francs to cover the cost
of the victims' emergency needs.