Persistent rainfall in the West African nation of Senegal has caused flooding in Senegal, in several areas.
Additionally, daily life has been disrupted as roads have become waterlogged and buildings damaged.
Moreover, the government has reported casualties—including deaths and injuries—in Dakar and other regions.
Officials have also warned of further rainfall in the coming days.
Flash floods have severely disrupted transportation across several areas.
Moreover, this flooding in Senegal occurs as Senegal prepares to host the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics.
Additionally, the floods have also posed a challenge to the country’s infrastructure.
Officials from the Ministry of the Interior report deaths and injuries from the rain in Dakar and Matam.
A building collapse has been reported in Kaolack.
Local media report the deaths of a woman and her child.
There is flooding in Senegal.
Prime Minister Amadou Ba stated that there is a high probability of continued rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday. He added that if floodwaters do not recede, the new academic session—scheduled to begin this week—might be postponed.
According to Senegal’s meteorological agency, ANACIM, 142 millimeters of rainfall was recorded over a 24-hour period in Rufisque (on the outskirts of Dakar) and Ranérou (in the Matam region). During the same period, the Yoff area of Dakar received 138 millimeters of rain.
Officials have intensified relief and rescue operations in the affected areas and have urged the public to heed weather-related warnings.