Torrential rains and floods have forced tens of thousands of people
from their homes in the Horn of Africa.

Up to 1.8 million people have been affected by the heavy rains and more
than 80 people have died.

The floods in southern Somalia have been described as the worst for 50
years.

"Accumulated estimates from the three countries put the total number of
affected people between 1.5 million and 1.8 million," Elisabeth Byrs,
UN humanitarian afairs agency spokeswoman, said.

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