Heavy rains in Niger leave 47 dead, thousands affected


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  • Thursday, 21 Aug 2025

NIAMEY, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Torrential rains in Niger since the beginning of 2025 have left 47 people dead and 70 others injured as of Aug. 20, the Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) said Wednesday.

The victims died due to the collapse of their homes -- most of which were built with clay -- or from drowning,

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