Story highlights Sierra Leone's government reports 4 dead, many injured and homeless

The country's national stadium is transformed into a shelter for those left homeless

Heavy rains have fallen for days and expected to continue into next week

(CNN) "We were in school when the flooding occurred," recalled a boy, Ibrahim, in Sierra Leone's capital. "And when I reached home, the water overcame us."

That account, related by UNICEF , is one of many difficult stories playing out this week in the West African capital. Day after day of torrential rains -- with no end in sight until at least next week -- has caused four deaths, injured many more and left many others homeless.

UNICEF reported that more than 3,800 people have been displaced by floods just in Freetown, the country's capital.

The dire situation spurred the government to turn Siaka Stevens Stadium, Sierra Leone's national stadium in Freetown typically reserved for soccer matches, into a temporary shelter.

Freetown residents displaced by floods caused by torrential rains, find temporary respite at Siaka Stevens Stadium. pic.twitter.com/ZhjNjB8IS1 — UNICEF Sierra Leone (@UNICEFSL) September 17, 2015

The government noted in a press release issued Wednesday that another stadium and an open field have also been opened for the homeless. Health ministry experts have been sent to help at area hospitals and police officers and troops have been dispatched "to help maintain order."

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