Floods have killed at least 59 people so far this year in Ivory Coast Ivory
Summary
Floods in Ivory Coast have killed at least 59 people so far in 2026, with recent heavy rains causing deadly flooding and landslides in the capital, Abidjan. Neighboring Ghana also experienced severe flooding, killing at least 24 people and cutting off access to parts of its capital, Accra.Key Facts
- At least 59 people have died due to floods in Ivory Coast this year.
- Recent heavy rains caused floods and landslides in Abidjan, mostly affecting the Attécoubé and Yopougon areas.
- In Ghana, floods on June 29 and 30 killed at least 24 people and left some missing.
- Flooding in Accra and the city of Tema submerged buildings and roads, blocking access.
- Ivory Coast government officials urged people to follow safety rules and avoid high-risk areas.
- Flooding and landslides were triggered by days of very heavy rain.
- Africa is vulnerable to extreme weather like floods despite contributing little to global greenhouse gas emissions.
- The World Meteorological Organization highlights the region’s high risk due to climate-related events.
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