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Torrential rainfall has claimed lives of at least three people in the desert in northern Niger. Fatalities are from Bazagor locality. Heavy rainfall also killed more than 8,000 goats, sheep and cows, Africa News reported.

Heavy rains and flooding in Niger have claimed lives of at least 12 people and left thousands without food or shelter. According to the AP, Niger has been hit by an alternating series of droughts and floods in recent years, causing hunger. Original post: Natural Disasters List August 15, 2014