Gambia
Executive summary The Gambia is highly prone to disasters, particularly floods. Climate change driven global warming is increasing sea and river levels. Desertification and drought in The Gambia’s peripheral regions are driving displacement towards the low-lying urban…
The Flash Floods that hit The Gambia are amongst the worst to have in nearly half a century. The torrential rain and thunderstorms caused widespread damage and affected large parts of the country, particularly the densely populated Banjul area.
According to the Department of Water Resources ‘’rainfall quantity recorded during this period was 276 mm at Banjul International Airport, Yundum‘’.
The country had previously experienced a similar event on 31st July 1998 however with significantly less rainfall (175.4mm) recorded. Historical records of floods go back as far as 1948. Since then The Gambia has experienced significant floods in 1988, 1999, and 2002, 2010, 2020. This shows that the frequency of flash floods and climate related shocks is increasing at an alarming rate. Since the initial flash floods, there have been almost daily heavy downpours in many parts, particularly on the 5th and 6th of August which exacerbated the floods in many communities and meant that water levels are yet to recede.
The rainy season continues and the level of the river Gambia is rising due to heavy downpours upstream, including at its source in Senegal. The combination of heavy rainfall, rising river and sea levels and the low-lying land on which much of Banjul is situated adds serious concerns, particularly to vulnerable populations.
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Gambia
A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the disaster From 30 to 31 July 2022, heavy rains hit several regions of The Gambia, leading to widespread flooding. Both the GRCS and the government, with the support of UN and other…
Gambia
This Situational Report is being issued for information only, and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. 1. The Situation The Gambia, like any other country around the globe, continues to face the impacts of…
Gambia
BACKGROUND The Flash Floods that hit The Gambia are amongst the worst to have in nearly half a century. The torrential rain and thunderstorms caused widespread damage and affected large parts of the country, particularly the densely…
Gambia
BACKGROUND The July 30th and 31st Flash floods are the worst to have hit The Gambia in nearly half a century. The torrential rain associated with thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding which affected the entire country. According…
Gambia
BACKGROUND The July 30th and 31st Flash floods are the worst that have hit the Gambia in nearly half a century. The torrential rain associated with thunderstorms resulted to flash flooding which affected the entire country. According…
