Devastating Floods and Landslides Hit Abidjan: 24 Dead Amid Unprecedented Rains

Severe flooding and landslides in Abidjan, Ivory Coast's largest city, have resulted in 24 fatalities following a week of unusually heavy rains. The extreme weather, which brought four times the usual rainfall, particularly affected informal settlements. Authorities have rescued 271 residents and reported significant damage across the city.

Severe flooding and landslides in Ivory Coast's largest city, Abidjan, have claimed the lives of at least 24 residents following a week of torrential rains, authorities reported on Tuesday.

According to the Ivorian meteorological agency, the recent downpour was exceptionally violent, dumping more than 200 millimeters of rain in some districts, four times the usual daily amount.

The flooding has wreaked havoc, particularly in informal settlements lacking adequate storm drainage, resulting in 'significant' damage to homes and infrastructure. Despite the challenges, the Ivory Coast National Office for Civil Protection successfully rescued 271 trapped individuals. Last year, authorities demolished houses along a lagoon in Abidjan to mitigate flood risks.

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