2009 Angola, Namibia and Zambia floods
The 2009 Angola, Namibia and Zambia floods was a natural disaster which began in early March 2009 and resulted in the deaths of at least 131 people and otherwise affected around 445,000 people. The floods affected seven regions of Namibia, three provinces of Zambia, two regions of Angola and part of Botswana. The floodwaters damaged buildings and infrastructure and displaced at least 300,000 people. A state of emergency was declared in northern Namibia and there were fears that a disease epidemic would ensue. The Red Cross agencies and governments of the two countries responded to the disaster, and aid was distributed be the World Health Organization.
Border between Angola and Namibia | |
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Duration | March–April 2009 |
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Fatalities | At least 131 deaths |
Areas affected | Southern Angola, Northern Namibia, Western Zambia |
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