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Cameroon | Floods in Fako DREF Operation No.: MDRCM045
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victims, all women, including one who was pregnant, were trapped in a house that was swept away.
A landslide occurred after heavy rainfall, resulting in the loss of three lives. The victims, all women, including one who was pregnant, were trapped in a house that was swept away. A male occupant was rescued and is currently in intensive care.
The incident happened when a waterlogged hillside gave way, affecting nearby neighborhoods. The search for others who may be affected is ongoing. Further details about the event are available from the source, including information about the response efforts and the impact of the rainfall on the surrounding area.
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Category: disaster Published: August 21, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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