One in five residents of the Ivorian capital city reside in flood-prone areas. The culprits go beyond climate change.
People in Abidjan construct in hazardous regions like marshes. Even the smallest downpours can result in flash floods because drainage lines are obstructed and channels are utilized as trash dumps.
“Concrete and bitumen were used to construct the city. The water tries to drain through but fails “explained urban planner Yao Konan.
The city lacks adequate drainage systems, and recent rainstorm intensification is a problem linked to climate change.
The capital’s neighborhoods have been flooded as a result of road building without adequate drainage design.
19 persons passed away and 5 were injured in June. The future appears less gloomy, according to forecasters.
The south of Ivory Coast experiences the heaviest rainfall during the months of June and July.
The June 2023 date for the Africa Cup of Nations has been changed to January 2024.
