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Date of event
16-12-2025
What happened, where and when?
Torrential rains accompanied by violent winds battered Libreville, the capital of the Estuaire province and of Gabon, during the night of 15 to 16 December 2025, causing significant damage in the 5th and 6th districts. This severe weather affected numerous families as well as public and private infrastructure, notably including the destruction of a school, several businesses, utility poles, and the maternity ward of the Estuaire Regional Hospital.
It is estimated that approximately 3,000 people have been affected, representing nearly 600 households.
As of 16 December, rapid assessments by the Red Cross reveal that more than 300 homes were partially destroyed or swept away by the violent winds. Several businesses, a school, administrative buildings, and a hospital also sustained damage. Some victims are sleeping in the open under makeshift shelters constructed from salvaged materials, while others have found refuge with relatives, friends, or acquaintances. Public authorities have visited the sites to assess the situation.