Ivory Coast floods result in at least 59 deaths since May
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A government spokesperson confirmed that at least 59 people have died due to flooding in the Ivory Coast as the rainy season begins. In Ghana, torrential rains and landslides triggered a separate wave of flooding that killed at least 24 people.
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A government spokesperson has confirmed that at least 59 people have died in the Ivory Coast due to flooding since May. Reports from The Independent and Sky News indicate these fatalities occurred during the early stages of the rainy season.
Deutsche Welle reports that while the rainy season is only beginning, the floods have already resulted in significant casualties.
In Ghana, heavy rainfall triggered a separate set of events on June 30. According to reporting by The Independent, flooding and landslides in the capital city resulted in at least 24 deaths following the period of torrential rain.
Why this matters
The fatalities in both nations are linked to seasonal weather patterns that cause significant flooding and landslides. These events highlight the ongoing risks posed by extreme rainfall to infrastructure and public safety in the region.
What's confirmed / what isn't
Both reports confirm the death tolls in the Ivory Coast and Ghana. The specific figures of 59 deaths in the Ivory Coast and 24 deaths in Ghana are consistent across reporting from multiple outlets.
Background
The Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, is a country in West Africa where the rainy season typically brings heavy precipitation that can lead to severe flooding.