24 killed in Abidjan, Ivory Coast due to floods and landslides during unusually intense rainy season.

24 killed in Abidjan, Ivory Coast's largest city, due to floods and landslides from unusually intense rainy season, as rainfall four times heavier than normal caused water levels to rise and landslides. The National Office for Civil Protection reported 24 deaths and warned of building collapse risks. About a quarter of the rainy season's expected precipation fell in 24 hours.

June 24, 2024
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