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SITUATION ANALYSIS
Description of the crisis
Severe flooding in Cameroon has devastated communities affecting over 500,000 people (more than 71,429 households) with 38 deaths, 8 injured, 56,084 houses destroyed, 5,510 head of cattle lost, 85,253 hectares of land destroyed 1 . Some 263 educational buildings were destroyed by the floods, preventing access to educational services for some 103,906 students and 1,514 teachers. People already suffering in extremely challenging living conditions are now homeless, destitute, and vulnerable to further threats. The situation is worsening due to the ongoing risk of epidemics particularly cholera, with over 32 suspected (2 confirmed through culture testing) cases being reported in Maroua 2 and Maroua 3 districts by the ministry of health. The increase rate stands at 7% with 6.29 per 100,000 inhabitants. So far, one death has been recorded in the community 2 . The country has experienced the most devastating floods in recent years in 2024 due to a combination of factors, include heavy rainfall, climate variability, urbanization, deforestation, and poor drainage systems. Since early August, torrential rains have significantly impacted four regions in Cameroon, with the Far North and West being the hardest hit.
Similarly, the West Region has recently experienced climatic events, particularly torrential rains that caused floodings in several localities, resulting in both material losses and human lives. On 5 November 2024, two landslides triggered by heavy rainfall hit the West Region in central-western Cameroon, resulting in casualties and damage. At least three fatalities were recorded, and the search is still ongoing for several missing people. several roads were affected, and one highway blocked in the La Falaise locality, in Dschang city. The Cameroon RC volunteers have been on the landslide site assisting in response efforts. Local authorities and humanitarian organizations, including the Cameroon Red Cross (CRC), are working to address the increasing needs of the affected population.
In response to the crisis in the Far-North region on 4 September 2025, the IFRC launched a DREF of CHF 700,000 in support of the CRC to mobilize volunteers to assist with evacuations, provide first aid, and distribute relief items. The ICRC provided support to the CRC in the Logone et Chari, enabling the volunteers of the National Society to provide an immediate response to the most affected populations.