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Flooding disrupts classes at two schools in Bangui

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Flooding disrupts classes at two schools in BanguiIllustrative image · hdptcar from Bangui, Central African Republic · CC BY-SA 2.0

Flooding caused by heavy rain has disrupted classes at several schools in Bangui, including Koudoukou and Castors, which are completely submerged. School activities there have been slowed since the beginning of the week, Radio Ndeke Luka reports.

Koudoukou and Castors schools in the 3rd district of Bangui are completely flooded, severely disrupting school activities. Classes have been slowed since the beginning of the week, after heavy rain fell on Sunday, according to Radio Ndeke Luka.

The two schools are among the facilities affected by the floods that hit the Central African capital. Heavy rain in Bangui had already caused extensive damage in the city on 26 October.

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