2 DECEMBER 1997. SOMALIA: CLIMATE (FLOODING)

Reuters reports that southern Somalia may again be inundated, threatening the homes of 40,000 people and raising the prospect of outbreaks of malaria and dysentery, as potable water does not exist. Twelve people were reported to have died on 30 November alone from disease and 1,500 have died in the past month. Almost a quarter-million have been forced from their homes. Further rainfall is expected.--based on a report by Reuters, forwarded by C. W. Gilbert <blazing@igc.apc.org>.

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