Fatal Floods Hit Senegal After Heavy Rains

Heavy rains triggered deadly floods across Senegal, disrupting transport and destroying buildings. The government reported casualties and warned of more rainfall ahead.

A man sits above floodwater as furniture and belongings pile up inside a flooded house after heavy rainfall in Dakar, Senegal, October 5, 2026. REUTERS/Misper Apawu

Heavy rains claimed multiple lives and swamped infrastructure across Senegal, raising concerns weeks before an international sports event. The severe weekend downpours triggered widespread urban flooding and building collapses.

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