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A. SITUATION ANALYSIS
Description of the disaster
In 2022, the rainy season in Côte d'Ivoire has been marked by above-average rainfall since 19 June 2022. The heavy rains of June 21 were the strongest recorded since the beginning of the rainy season in the country, with nearly 200 mm of rain in less than 24 hours in several neighbourhoods of Abidjan and peri-urban areas. This is equivalent to several weeks' worth of rainfall and has caused significant flooding and consequent landslides.
The downpours and landslides resulted in loss of life and significant damage to property. In the 10 affected localities, a rapid assessment conducted by the volunteers of the Red Cross Society of Côte d’Ivoire (RCSCI) reported the destruction of 134 houses and 11 schools, road breakages, flooding of markets, contamination of wells, etc. The severe flooding has also led to the rupture of pipeline networks, further increasing the water levels in the communities.
Within the ten affected localities, four were located in the interior of the country (Azaguié, Bonoua, Dabou, and Grand-Bassam), and five in Abidjan (Abobo, Anyama, Attécoubé, Bingerville, and Port-Bouët).
A total of 11,478 individuals, approximately 1,913 households, was affected by the disaster. The recorded damages, and the water situation, have severely affected living conditions, hygiene, and access to essential food and non-food items.
Currently, 403 households (2,418 individuals) were observed homeless due to their destroyed or severely flooded houses. While some residents (97) were able to return to their homes with the assistance of the Red Cross, other households relocated to host families. The flooding has destroyed around 134 homes, along with the food reserves of the households that collapsed or were washed away by the waters. The same applies to clothing, mattresses, and other household items. The water levels remain high.
These households were facing difficulties in having at least three meals a day. They struggle to keep warm due to the loss of blankets, clothing, and bedding materials.
To assist the flood-affected people in these nine localities, RCSCI requested and obtained a DREF (Disaster Relief Emergency Fund) of CHF 152,667 from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), targeting 4,686 people, or 781 households, for five months (until 31 December 2022).