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Thousands affected as Namibia battles worst flood in history
Heavy rains have brought flooding to northern Namibia. Schools are shut and residents have been trying to stop the rising waters from entering their homes. Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Omasati, Namibia.
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