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Floods have killed at least 59 people so far this year in Ivory Coast
Searches continue in flood-hit areas as authorities warn the death toll may rise, with 59 people reported dead since mid-May.
- On Wednesday, Ivory Coast government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly reported that a 'particularly heavy' rainy season starting in mid-May has killed 59 people, marking a 'particularly high toll' for this year.
- Informal settlements across the country are frequently devastated by recurring floods and landslides, where rapid urban growth forces residents into flood-prone zones vulnerable to seasonal disasters.
- In the Attecoube neighborhood of Abidjan, 20 people died after returning to sites previously cleared by authorities, exemplifying how residents reoccupy demolished housing despite ongoing government clearing operations.
- Authorities warned the death toll could rise as searches in affected areas continue, while similar extreme weather events have submerged infrastructure and caused fatalities in neighboring Ghana.
- Africa remains among the world's most vulnerable regions to extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization reports, despite the continent contributing only a small fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Ivorian authorities confirm 59 deaths caused by precipitation, while the neighbouring Government of Ghana reports 12 deaths and the rescue of hundreds of citizens.
Minst 59 personer har mistet livet i flom i Elfenbenskysten til nå i år.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
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