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Flooding submerges almost all of Epena in the Republic of the Congo

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A Congolese government delegation visited Epena, in Likouala, on 18 October, where flooding has submerged almost the entire town, to assess the damage and organise the delivery of emergency aid. Social Affairs Minister Lydie Pongault described houses completely underwater and said the government would mobilise assistance for those affected, the Congolese News Agency reports.

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