Thursday, September 3, 2009

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Torrential rains and floods

article RFI. Last updated on 03/09/2009 at 17:08 GMT
The rain keeps falling in Burkina Faso last few days. Wednesday, heavy rains lashed the capital Ouagadougou, causing devastating floods, unprecedented in the country. The latest partial balances established by the government, there are at least 5 dead, 150,000 homeless and several dead. In Niger, the waters of the flooded valley Telwa Agadez. The dike protecting the city was destroyed. In Senegal, the rains continue to flood the suburbs of Dakar. Rains, but thunderstorms. Eleven people were killed by lightning in their homes for lack of lightning. Firefighters estimate that over 60% of the population has feet in the water.

The streets of Ouagadougou flooded by torrential rains, it's as if the city moved the disaster, backpack on his head, taxi or on carts, looking for places of refuge. They are housed in primary schools transformed into hosting site.
The government says it has taken steps to deal with disaster. Yesterday, twenty-five tons of rice were served for one meal mid-day. Yet the victims complain that they received nothing.
"We're at 93 sites. You will understand all difficult to manage all these sites. That may be why some feel they are left to themselves. But we take all steps to ensure that all 93 sites are adequately supported, "assured the Minister of Social Action and National Solidarity, Pascaline Tamini.
Prime Minister Tertius Zongo, for its part has launched an appeal to goodwill. He mentioned the measures taken or to cope with the situation. Tertius Zongo, Prime Minister of Burkina Faso: "We believe there will be around 150 000 people to take charge. The Cabinet has therefore raised humanitarian needs ... how accompanies these people and where. "

Letter from head of the association "Spark" in Ouagadougou, an association founded by a team of volunteers Billière (64) to house and educate street children in Ouagadougou:
The rain fell from 5 am 30 to 16 h, balance sheet, 150,000 people lost their homes, their furniture, their pets, their businesses and their lives ... some Whole neighborhoods are gone, buildings have collapsed, bridges and dams gave way making Traffic very complicated.
Flooding was especially severe in the slums where the buildings are mostly made of clay, without drainage channels and without roads. 94 centers, mostly in schools, were held throughout the city, the classes have a hundred children and / or parents, hygiene conditions are very difficult ...
NGOs involved with the Red Cross, they carry food and cover.
You can send your donations to the association, at the following address:
Spark-Association for Children of Burkina Faso
90, avenue du loup
- Palissy Residence 2 - entry 4 64 000 Pau


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