RismadarVoice Reporters, July 2, 2026
Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across parts of West Africa, leaving dozens of people dead in Ivory Coast and Ghana, with authorities warning that more downpours are expected in the coming days.
In Ivory Coast, government officials said at least 59 people have died since the onset of the rainy season in May as flooding affected several communities.
Neighbouring Ghana also recorded fatalities after torrential rainfall inundated large parts of the country earlier this week.
Local authorities said at least 12 people lost their lives following severe flooding that submerged sections of the capital, Accra, and surrounding areas on Monday.
Flooding has also been reported in Benin, as persistent rainfall continues to affect countries along the Gulf of Guinea.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has warned that about 7.5 million people across the region are at risk of flooding.
Weather forecasts indicate that further heavy rainfall is expected along the West African coast in the coming days, raising concerns over additional flooding and humanitarian impacts.
The coastal countries bordering the Gulf of Guinea typically experience two rainy seasons, from April to August and from October to November.
In contrast, Sahel countries, including Mali and Senegal, receive most of their annual rainfall between June and September.
