Heavy rains and landslides kill at least 10 in Ivory Coast

Heavy rains and landslides kill at least 10 in Ivory Coast

Heavy rains and landslides in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, have led to the deaths of at least 10 people, according to the AFP news agency. The deaths occurred in the districts of Yopougon and Cocody-Angre. Two landslides in Yopougon caused some of the deaths and several injuries. In Cocody-Angre, someone drowned after being "swept away by the waters."

The rains and landslides have also caused widespread damage to property. In Yopougon, several homes were destroyed and several businesses were damaged. In Cocody-Angre, a bridge was washed away and several roads were blocked.

The Ivorian government has deployed emergency crews to the affected areas to help with search and rescue efforts and to provide relief to those who have been displaced. The government has also declared a state of emergency in the affected areas.

The rains and landslides are the latest in a series of natural disasters to hit Ivory Coast in recent years. In 2020, heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the country, killing dozens of people and displacing thousands more.

The Ivorian government has warned that the country is at risk of more natural disasters in the future due to climate change. The government has said that it is working to improve its disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.