At least 10 people have died in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, after torrential overnight rains caused widespread destruction and chaos. Local authorities reported that another three people remain missing as emergency services struggle to navigate floodwaters and debris-filled streets.
Several buildings collapsed during the storm, leaving residents trapped beneath rubble as water surged through overcrowded urban districts. This latest toll adds to 15 deaths already recorded in recent weeks, with floods continuing to ravage the West African country since late June.
The relentless downpours have turned streets into rivers and exposed the fragile infrastructure in one of the region’s most densely populated cities. Officials say the crisis has been worsened by uncontrolled construction and blocked drainage systems that failed to channel away rising waters.
Lancei Touré, head of Guinea’s emergency management agency, blamed the flooding’s severity on unregulated urban expansion and clogged gutters. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and despair as families fled collapsing homes, clutching children and belongings above waterlogged roads.
Humanitarian agencies have called for urgent assistance, warning that many vulnerable residents remain unreachable in submerged neighbourhoods. With rains expected to continue, authorities face growing pressure to improve infrastructure and prevent further disaster in the days ahead.
