Guinea-Bissau: Severe Local Storm - Jun 2025

In the late hours of 10 June through the early morning of 11 June 2025, the city of Gabu, capital of the Gabu region in Guinea-Bissau, was struck by a severe windstorm accompanied by torrential rains. The storm swept through four densely populated neighborhoods, causing widespread destruction to both private homes and critical public infrastructure. An estimated 3,017 people (431 households) were directly affected. More than 215 houses were completely unroofed, partially destroyed, or fully collapsed, leaving hundreds without adequate shelter. In addition to homes, schools, local shops, and administrative buildings were damaged or rendered non-functional. The storm also toppled electricity poles, plunging large sections of the city into darkness and disrupting basic services. (IFRC, 20 Jun 2025)