Officials have reported that heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides in Abidjan, the main city of Ivory Coast, have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 10 lives, according to AFP news agency.
The district of Yopougon accounted for nine fatalities, while the remaining victim was in Cocody-Angre. The head of the military firefighting brigade (GPSM) confirmed these details to AFP.
The unfortunate incidents occurred in Yopougon during the early hours of Thursday, where two landslides caused not only fatalities but also several injuries.
In Cocody-Angre someone drowned after being “swept away by the waters”, Anicet Bah, GSPM captain and deputy head of operations, told AFP.
Heavy rains are not unusual at this time of year in Abidjan.