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The phrase "a state of disaster" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where a significant emergency or calamity has occurred, often leading to a declaration by authorities.
Example: "The region was declared to be in a state of disaster after the devastating earthquake struck."
Alternatives: "a disaster situation" or "an emergency state".
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A state of disaster was declared in the north.
Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster in nine Texas counties.
Malawi, perhaps the hardest hit country, declared a state of disaster weeks ago.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has declared a state of disaster as the country struggles to cope with a prolonged drought.
In February, Mugabe, 92, declared a state of disaster in regions affected by the El Niño-induced Niño-induced
This in a country where a large part of the populace is living in a state of disaster.
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A 30-day declaration of a state of natural disaster remains in effect, giving police extraordinary powers.
A 30-day declaration of a state of natural disaster remains in effect and empowers police to make arrests without warrants.
Last week in Malawi, which is facing its most severe food crisis in a decade, president Peter Mutharika declared a state of national disaster.
After visiting the retirement home near Antibes and local businesses, Hollande said the government would officially declare a state of natural disaster at its meeting on Wednesday.
Gov Dornelles last week declared a state of financial disaster that paved the way for 2.9bn Brazilian real ($860m) in emergency aid from the federal government.
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