Heavy rain and deadly floods hit Angola
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Heavy rain affecting Angola over the past couple of days caused deadly floods in the provinces of Benguela, Luanda, Huila and Zaire. At least 19 people have been killed and at least 8 remain missing.
One of the worst affected areas is Catumbela in the Province of Benguela where officials reported 12 casualties and numerous homes damaged or destroyed. Three casualties were reported in Benguela city and one in Lobito.
Provincial officials reported 30 homes completely destroyed and 56 damaged.
Fire and Civil Protection Service of Luanda said three people were killed in the capital and numerous homes and buildings damaged.
At least 8 people are missing in the town of Lubango, Province of Huila after rivers Capitao and Mukufi overflowed.
In addition, at least 18 homes were damaged and 5 people injured in Cuimba, Province of Zaire on March 18.
At least 815 houses have been destroyed and 4 890 people left homeless after heavy rains hit the Province of Malanje at the end of February, causing floods in 9 of the province's 14 municipalities.
The worst affected municipalities were Malanje with 219 homes destroyed, Cangadala with 203, Mucari 118, Cambundi-catembo 80 and Quirima 56.
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