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Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods - Erin
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87eyv810jyoCape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after deadly floods which killed at least nine people and forced 1,500 from their homes.
The state of emergency activates crisis funds and urgent infrastructure repairs in the Atlantic Ocean islands off the west coast of Africa.
Monday's flash floods were triggered by Tropical Storm Erin, leading to 193mm (7.6in) of rain in just five hours, far above São Vicente's annual average.
Deputy Prime Minister Olavo Correia told the BBC the floods were "catastrophic".
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