Title
Somalia – Floods After Tropical Storm Gati Dumps Year’s Worth of Rain
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This article describes the impact of 2020 Tropical Storm Gati in Somalia. The cycclone made landfall in Somalia on 22 November 2020, primarily impacting parts of Bari region in Puntland State and then Sanaag region in Somaliland.  

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Disaster Risks
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Africa , East Africa
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English
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TC Gati resulted in severe damage to property, roads and infrastructure including telecommunication services. Around 15,000 people were displaced in Xaafuun and Hurdiya villages. Areas of Baarmadowe, Hafun and Bosaso among others were badly affected, according to reports. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported around 70,000 people have to been affected in total.

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