How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands
Summary
Heavy rains caused floods along the coasts of West Africa in June, killing dozens and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Scientists say climate change made the rainfall much stronger than usual, turning a normal rainy season into a disaster.Key Facts
- Floods hit Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, and Liberia in late June.
- More than 140mm of rain fell in some West African cities in less than one day.
- At least 98 people died due to flooding across these countries since May.
- The flood waters damaged homes, roads, markets, and other infrastructure.
- Scientists found that climate change made such heavy rains five times more likely.
- Rainfall intensity has increased by about 23% in the region since official records began.
- The area is now 1.4°C hotter compared to before the industrial era due to greenhouse gases.
- Extreme rainfall events like this may happen every two to four years in the future unless emissions are reduced.
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