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Sierra Leone: Freetown Flash Floods 2026 - DREF Operation (MDRSL022)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This event occurred on August 3, 2026, and lasted for several hours.
Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding and erosion. This event occurred on August 3, 2026, and lasted for several hours. Floodwaters quickly inundated homes and businesses, affecting community infrastructure.
The affected communities were densely populated urban and peri-urban areas. Several areas were severely impacted, including those near water streams. Further details about the event are available from the source, including information about the specific communities affected and the extent of the damage.
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Category: disaster Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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