State of Emergency activated after deadly floods in Senegal - 8 inches of rain in 24 hours

Floodlist
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:05 UTC

Authorities have activated a state of emergency in Senegal, West Africa, in the face of ongoing floods in several parts of the country.

President Macky Sall activated the Plan Orsec - Organisation de la Réponse de Sécurité Civile - after heavy rainfall from 05 September 2020 caused widespread flooding, including in the capital, Dakar.

Senegal's National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Anacim) said that the areas of Joal, Khombole, Sokone, Passy, Thiare and Toubacouta all recorded more than 200mm of rain in 24 hours on 05 September. Parts of the capital recorded more than 100mm of rain on 05 September.

Local media reported that at least 6 people have died as result of flooding in several parts of the country on 05 and 06 September. Fatalities were reported in the regions of Dakar (1), Kaolack (2) and Sédhiou (3).

Social Media

Évacuation des familles !#inondations #Senegal #Dakar #Camberene @CSenegalaise @crdakar @kebetu pic.twitter.com/suoYENxs4I

— Croix-Rouge|Comité local de Cambérène (@CrCamberene) September 6, 2020

Au #Secours !
Une Action sans Frontière, Une Race Universelle...
En action avec les Sapeurs-pompiers des Parcelles Assainies.
Chapeu au chef de brigade.#inondation #senegal #dakar2020 #camberene@crdakar @CSenegalaise @CICR_Afrique pic.twitter.com/5YNdMVufFd

— Croix-Rouge|Comité local de Cambérène (@CrCamberene) September 3, 2020