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Heavy rain causes flooding and landslides on Praslin

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Heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in several areas of Praslin in the Seychelles. The SBC reported on the situation on the island after rainfall began on Thursday, without giving figures for the impact.

Heavy rain that began on Thursday caused flooding and landslides in several areas of Praslin, in the Seychelles, the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) reported.

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