Nigeria – Floods in Kogi “Humanitarian Tragedy” Says Governor
Wide areas of the state of Kogi in the North Central region of Nigeria are underwater after the Niger and Benue rivers broke their banks. Flooding began in late September…
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Floods in Africa
Central African Republic – Floods in 12 Prefectures Leave Thousands Displaced, 11 Dead
At least 11 people have died and thousands have lost their homes after weeks of flooding in Central African Republic (CAR). The United Nations reported that 11 people have died…
Cameroon – Floods Affect Almost 40,000 in Far North Region
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that flooding has affected 37,000 people in the Far North Region of Cameroon. Ongoing floods in the Far North…
Mali – Hundreds of Homes Destroyed by Floods in Mopti Region
Overflowing rivers in Mali have caused widespread damage in Mopti Region, where the local government said one village had been completely submerged. The government of Mopti Region said the village…
Niger – 168 Dead, 227,000 Affected as Flooding Continues
Long-term rainfall and flooding have taken their toll on the population of Niger, where as many as 168 people have lost lives as a result. The UN said the number…
Guinea – Deadly Floods Strike in Conakry, Thousands Affected in Kankan Region
At least 3 people have lost their lives after heavy rain and flooding in Conakry, capital of Guinea in West Africa. Meanwhile flooding in areas of the eastern Kankan Region…
Nigeria – 300 Dead, 100,000 Displaced as Government Warns of Worsening Floods
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Nigeria reports that more than 300 people have lost their lives in flooding in the country. Further heavy rain and dam releases are…
South Africa – Mining Dam in Jagersfontein Collapses Leaving 3 Dead, 4 Missing
A mining dam in the Free State Province of South Africa collapsed on 11 September 2022 flooding areas of Jagersfontein and Charlesville. A wall of a mining dam, also known…
Uganda – 15 Killed in Massive Landslide in Kasese
More heavy rain has fallen in Uganda‘s Western Region, triggering a massive landslide in Kasese District late on 06 September 2022. Earlier this month heavy rain caused flooding and landslides…
Senegal – Floods in Dakar Leave 3 Dead
At least 3 people have died in severe flooding in the city of Dakar, capital of Senegal, and surrounding areas. Neighbouring country The Gambia has also seen flooding over the…
Uganda – Deadly Floods and Landslides in Western Region
Homes were damaged or destroyed and several lives lost after heavy rain in the Western Region of Uganda caused flash floods and landslides. Uganda Red Cross reported heavy rain on…
West and Central Africa – Over 125,000 Displaced by Floods Across 17 Countries
Over 125,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding across 17 countries in West and Central Africa with more rain expected in the region until October, the UN said. The…
Deforestation Is Causing More Storms in West Africa, Satellite Study Finds
Deforestation is causing more storms in West Africa according to Christopher Taylor, Meteorologist, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, and Douglas Parker, Professor of Meteorology, University of Leeds. We know…
Sierra Leone – Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods in Freetown
At least 6 people have lost their lives after torrential rains caused floods and landslides across parts of Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone. The fatalities occurred when a mudslide destroyed…
Democratic Republic of the Congo – Floods Affect Thousands in Northern Provinces
Heavy rains since the start of August have caused hardship and displacements for thousands of residents of 3 provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). Flooding struck…
Nigeria – 10 Dead After Severe Flash Floods in Adamawa State
At least 10 people have died and thousands were displaced after heavy rain and flash floods destroyed homes in Adamawa State in north-eastern Nigeria. According to a report by the…
