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Landslide at Waste Dump in Guinea Capital Kills 30
A landslide at a massive waste dump in Guinea's capital, Conakry, killed 30 people after heavy overnight rains caused the site to collapse. The tragedy occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to relocate the dump due to safety risks during the rainy season.
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A landslide at a huge waste mound in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, has killed 30 people, the government announced on Sunday. Heavy overnight rain triggered the collapse of the dump site, which engulfed nearby tents and shacks. The fatal disaster occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close the site and relocate the accumulated waste. Officials had recognized the threat the dump posed, particularly during the rainy season. Across parts of West Africa, heavy rains during the annual rainy season routinely cause severe landslides and fatal flash floods in crowded, underdeveloped urban areas.
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