Cote d’Ivoire – Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Floods in Abidjan
At least 4 people have died and several were injured after heavy rain caused flooding and severe material damage in parts of the city of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)…
Africa
Floods in Africa
Sudan and South Sudan – Floods Affect Over 700,000
Ongoing floods in the neighbouring countries of Sudan and South Sudan have affected more than 700,000 people since the start of the rainy season in July this year. Around 100,000…
Chad – Floods Affect 250,000 Across 400 Villages
Ongoing flooding in the country of Chad in north-central Africa has affected almost 250,000 people, according to a UN report. Flooding first struck parts of the country in late June…
Nigeria – Floods Affect 100,000 in Adamawa as Cholera Cases Rise, Says UN
The UN reports that over 100,000 people have been directly affected by flash floods in Adamawa State of northeastern Nigeria, including the state capital Yola. Flooding began in the state…
Uganda – Severe Floods and Landslides in Eastern Region
Severe flooding and damaging landslides struck in Eastern Region of Uganda after heavy rainfall from 17 September 2021. Uganda Red Cross reported flooding and landslides in Sironko, Kapchorwa, Mbale and…
Nigeria – Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Abuja
At least 4 people lost their lives after flash floods swept through areas of Abuja and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. Flooding struck after hours of heavy rain…
Guinea – Floods Leave 5 Dead, 800 Homes Destroyed and 2,500 People Displaced
At least 5 people have died and thousands left homeless after heavy rain and floods caused severe damage in areas of Guinea from late August. According to Guinea Red Cross…
Sudan – Floods Cause Devastation in White Nile State
Floods have caused what local authorities described as ‘catastrophic devastation’ in White Nile state, and extra boats have been deployed on the river to evacuate people who have been stranded…
Uganda – Hundreds Displaced After More Floods in Kasese
Around 270 people have been displaced from their homes after further flooding in Kasese District in Western Uganda. According to Uganda Red Cross, flooding has affected communities in Karusandara and…
South Sudan – 380,000 Affected by Floods in 6 States
The United Nations reports that ongoing floods in South Sudan have affected over 380,000 people across 6 states, with more heavy rains and flooding expected. The United Nations Office for…
Ghana – Fatalities Reported After Floods in North
At least 5 people have lost their lives in flooding the North East Region of Ghana over the last few days. According to media reports, 3 fatalities occurred in Chereponi…
Niger – Flooding Reported in All Regions, Over 60 Dead and 100,000 Affected
Civil Protection Authorities in Niger report that flooding has affected over 100,000 people across all regions of the country since the start of the rainy season in June this year.…
Benin – Warnings as Rivers Rise, Floods in South Leave 1 Dead
Overflowing rivers and heavy rains have caused floods in the south of Benin. One person has died in Zou Department. Flooding is likely to worsen and affect wide areas of…
Sudan – Floods in 12 States Affect 60,000 People and Destroy 3,800 homes
The United Nations reports that flooding in Sudan has affected over 60,000 people across 12 states. According to the latest report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
DR Congo – Deadly Flash Floods in North and South Kivu
One person died and 2 are missing after flash floods ripped through the city of Bukavu, capital of the South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Flooding…
Nigeria – Deadly Floods in Niger State
More flooding has affected Nigeria, this time in the west of the country. Over the last few days floods in Niger state have caused damage to hundreds of homes and…
