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Seychelles records 661 incidents after three days of bad weather

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Seychelles recorded 661 weather-related incidents on the islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. The tally covers reports received up to 4pm, according to the Department of Risk and Disaster Management, which is coordinating national emergency operations.

Authorities in Seychelles recorded 661 incidents linked to three days of bad weather on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. The tally, recorded as of 4pm, was announced by the Department of Risk and Disaster Management (DRDM) through the National Emergency Operations Centre.

The bad weather also caused landslides and fallen trees, leading to road closures on Mahé and Praslin, according to the report on affected roads.

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