Severe flooding in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire follows days of heavy rain, with authorities reporting deaths and widespread disruption. Multiple outlets say the incidents are tied to torrential rainfall that triggers floods and, in some areas, landslides. The Independent and ABC News report that at least 24 people die, with authorities citing impacts in the capital cities of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire. The Washington Times adds that emergency workers continue rescue efforts, including pulling stranded residents from submerged buildings.
Other reports expand the geographic picture across West Africa. RFI says severe flooding also affects countries including Benin, Togo and Nigeria, and notes higher death tolls in Côte d’Ivoire and additional fatalities in Ghana since the rainy season began in mid-May. Vanguard similarly describes deadly flooding after heavy rainfall across several coastal West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Ghana MMA reports a larger combined death toll, attributing deaths to events over the past few days, with the worst downpour occurring Sunday and Monday, including figures provided by a Côte d’Ivoire government spokesperson. While the reported totals vary across outlets, all accounts link the deaths to heavy rainfall and resulting flooding.
