Samoan village has constructed large levy walls but it’s still not enough when heavy rain hits

Pacific Prepared Podcast
20/06/2025 29 min
Samoan village has constructed large levy walls but it’s still not enough when heavy rain hits

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A stunning river that carves a huge path through a Samoan village acts as a water source for the community but with steep mountains close by, heavy rain transforms the river into a torrent that threatens lives.

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