Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Lo visited the Parcelles Assainies area in Dakar on Monday to offer condolences to the families of a woman and her 4-year-old son who died in the floods. The floods occurred after heavy rainfall on Sunday night. The Prime Minister expressed his deepest condolences to the families and assured them that the government is working to find a lasting solution to the flooding problem in Dakar.
The Prime Minister stated that the government is taking steps to address the issue of flooding in Dakar, which has been a recurring problem. He mentioned that a program to combat flooding was presented in a Council of Ministers meeting last Wednesday. The program involves an investment of 921 billion CFA francs, which will be injected through the next rectified Finance Law. The goal is to provide a lasting solution to the flooding problem.
Ahmadou Alhaminou Lo emphasized that one of the main causes of flooding in Dakar is the low-lying areas and the fact that water cannot flow freely due to the presence of habitats. He stated that the only solution is to improve the sanitation system in the area. In the short term, the government will provide pumps to help alleviate the situation, and the Office national de l'assainissement du Sénégal (Onas) will ensure their availability and monitoring.
The Prime Minister also announced that mechanisms will be put in place to quickly respond to flooding in sensitive areas. He called on the population to be vigilant and to alert the authorities as soon as possible in case of an emergency. The government aims to mitigate the effects of flooding and prevent similar situations in the future.
The recent floods in Dakar have highlighted the need for a comprehensive solution to the city's drainage problems. The government has been working to address the issue, and the Prime Minister's visit to the affected areas demonstrates its commitment to finding a lasting solution. The floods have also raised concerns about the preparedness of the city's infrastructure to handle heavy rainfall.
According to the meteorological agency, there is a risk of further rainfall in the coming days, which could exacerbate the flooding situation. The government is taking steps to mitigate the effects of the floods and prevent further damage. The Prime Minister's visit to the affected areas has provided some reassurance to the affected families, who are counting on the government to provide a lasting solution to their problems.
The government has activated an emergency plan to respond to the flooding situation, and several ministers have been mobilized to support the affected populations. The Prime Minister's visit to the Parcelles Assainies area is part of the government's efforts to assess the situation and provide support to those affected.
Key points
- The Senegalese government has invested 921 billion CFA francs to combat flooding in Dakar.
- The Prime Minister has called on the population to be vigilant and to alert the authorities in case of an emergency.
- The government aims to provide a lasting solution to the flooding problem in Dakar.
