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Flooding Affects Freetown Communities After Heavy Rains

Publisher report1 reportUpdated 7 Aug 2026, 8:26 pmroutine · 36/100
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Freetown – Heavy rains in recent days have led to flooding in several communities across the capital, disrupting daily life and damaging property in low-lying and hillside areas. Residents in neighbourhoods like; Kroo Bay, Congo Cross, Regent, Lumley and Goderich reported water inundating homes, streets turning into temporary rivers, and challenges with access and drainage. [...]

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