Heavy rains in Niger leave 47 dead, thousands affected
The victims died due to the collapse of their homes -- most of which were built with clay -- or from drowning,
The heavy rainfall has also affected 7,754 households and killed 257 livestock, according to the DGPC.
In 2024, heavy rains in the West African country resulted in 396 deaths, affected 206,474 households, and destroyed 158,767 homes.
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