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When unprecedented rainfall hit a small village in Mali in late August, it brought devastation.
Now, thanks to Dlonguebougou villagers & @camillatoulmin, we can show you the impact. And how #ClimateChange has affected weather patterns over the last 40 years.
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Now, thanks to Dlonguebougou villagers & @camillatoulmin, we can show you the impact. And how #ClimateChange has affected weather patterns over the last 40 years.
Thread begins⬇️ 1/
The WhatsApp message from Makono Dembélé was urgent & alarming.
"The rain! It's reached over 160mm [6.5 inches] in less than 24 hours. It's extraordinary – there’s water everywhere!"
The rain started on 25 August: a deluge no one had ever seen or heard of before in the area. 2/
"The rain! It's reached over 160mm [6.5 inches] in less than 24 hours. It's extraordinary – there’s water everywhere!"
The rain started on 25 August: a deluge no one had ever seen or heard of before in the area. 2/
"The rain is causing a lot of damage; houses are falling down," continued Makono's message.
"But thanks be to God, no one has been hurt.”
Nevertheless, the consequences for Dlonguebougou and its villagers were immense... 3/
"But thanks be to God, no one has been hurt.”
Nevertheless, the consequences for Dlonguebougou and its villagers were immense... 3/
