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Landslides and fallen trees close roads on Mahé and Praslin

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Landslides and fallen trees have led to the closure of several roads on the Seychelles islands of Mahé and Praslin, including La Misère Road on Mahé. The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation reports the weather-related disruption.

Landslides and fallen trees have led to the closure of many roads on the Seychelles islands of Mahé and Praslin, reports the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). On Mahé, La Misère Road is among the routes worst affected.

The disruption is linked to bad weather. Rain had already caused flooding and landslides on Praslin on 19 October, according to the SBC. Rain is expected to ease on Wednesday in the Seychelles.

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