Heavy rainfall has been pounding the Grand Conakry region, causing widespread flooding in several areas, including the commune of Manéah. In the Bananeraie Khalo neighborhood, multiple homes have been inundated with water, leaving residents concerned as their houses continue to flood. The situation has been exacerbated by several impassable roads leading to these neighborhoods.
The flooding has not been limited to Manéah, as the neighborhoods of Laminayah and Kalema in the Coyah prefecture have also been severely affected. Several areas have been overrun with water, making travel complicated and alarming local residents. The Laminayah-Kalema-Foulawaya-Toungandé axis has seen significant disruptions to user and resident circulation due to the rising waters.
The situation between Foulawaya and Toungandé is particularly dire, with waters making passage extremely difficult. The bridge connecting Fily to Toungandé has also been severely impacted by the flooding. In response, several residents have been forced to evacuate their homes and are calling for swift action from authorities and competent services to secure their safety and facilitate water evacuation.
Lanceï Touré, Director General of the National Agency for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Emergencies (ANGUCH), announced on his Facebook page that the flooding in Coyah has resulted in one death and five injuries. Over 100 people have been left homeless and are being relocated to the Maison des Jeunes in Coyah, which will serve as a temporary shelter.
These floods occur after the National Meteorological Agency placed Coyah and several other Basse-Guinée prefectures under high flood risk due to persistent heavy rainfall. The situation highlights the vulnerability of these regions to extreme weather events and the need for effective disaster management strategies.
As the situation continues to unfold, residents are urging authorities to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of the flooding and provide support to those affected. The impact of the floods on local infrastructure and livelihoods is expected to be significant, with many residents facing an uncertain future.
The Guinean government and humanitarian agencies are expected to provide further updates on the situation and announce plans for relief efforts in the coming days. For now, residents in the affected areas remain hopeful that assistance will arrive soon to help them recover from the devastating floods.
Key points
- One person has been killed and five injured in the flooding in Coyah, Guinea.
- Over 100 people have been displaced and are being housed in a temporary shelter.
- The National Meteorological Agency had warned of a high flood risk in the region due to heavy rainfall.
