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Cotonou, Benin (PANA) -
The Beninese government has declared a state of
emergency in dealing with floods caused by torrential rains over the country,
especially in the southern part of the country, according to a statement release
d Tuesday by the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security.
According to the statement, which was made available to PANA, "Benin officially
declares a state of emergency and asks for help from the international community
in a bid to forestall epidemics, allay suffering of the victims and immediately
r
estore
normality."
The torrential rains across the country in the past weeks have caused major dama
ges, especially
in the south.
Economic activities, including farming transportation, communication as well as
power and water supply
are also badly affected.
Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, and are mostly being a
ccommodated by
their relatives.
The statement said people are also being moved from the worst affected areas to
forestall the outbreak
and spread of diseases such as malaria and cholera.
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| Cotonou - 07/07/2009 |
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