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In June 2023, Samoa was hit by heavy floods.[1] Savaiʻi was the most affected region with widespread power outages and damaged roads and bridges.[1][2] Homes were destroyed in Saipipi,[3] and floodwaters reached a meter deep in Sapapaliʻi.[4] The floods were a result of heavy rain,[1][5] with 300mm of rain falling in 24 hours.[2]

Following damaging floods in 2020, Samoa was aided by the United Nations Development Programme, the Global Environment Facility and the Green Climate Fund to build flood resilience.[6]

Samoa has been at increased risk from flooding.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Heavy rain in Samoa causes flooding, infrastructure damage". RNZ. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (8 June 2023). "Flooding cut power, water supply in Savai'i". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  3. ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (9 June 2023). "Flood destroys homes in Saipipi". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  4. ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (8 June 2023). "Savai'i hit by flash floods, homes flooded". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Heavy Rain Triggered Flooding and Road Closures to Parts of Savaii". Samoa Global News. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  6. ^ ""It could have been worse": How Samoa is building resilience to floods in its capital | United Nations Development Programme". UNDP. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  7. ^ "'Never before': Flood events on the rise in Samoa". ABC Pacific. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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