When the flood comes

Australia, MAY 2009

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The Newcastle floods of 2007 have caused Djibril Ly to reflect on growing up in Mauritania in West Africa. He recalls the devestation of flooding and how this has helped him to prepare for similar events in Australia.

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00:02:22:00

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Australia
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MAY 2009

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