There was a major flood in Chad this week, causing many to leave their homes. Approximately 70,000, according to CNN, fled to find shelter elsewhere, 6,000 of which have been displaced. The flood led to sickness like cholera leaving an initial twenty-four dead, and a now updated seventy total. CNN distinctively notes that this area had a severe drought just last year as well, pointing out the unpredictability of the weather in that area. Another important point is that Chad's roads are flooded which will impede any progress for an extended period of time. One must wonder what Chad is able to do to prevent an incident like this from happening again.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/09/12/chad.flooding/index.html
Posted by: Sam Livingston
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