Three days of heavy rains led to a flash flood and mudslides in Freetown, Sierra Leone on Monday.
According to rescue workers more than 200 bodies have been recovered since rescue efforts began on Tuesday.
Eight areas have been affected by the heavy rains. Watch.
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