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Event Date : 2024-07

Severe Flooding Affects Multiple Communities in Benin

Flood

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Flood
Disaster-Affected People: 500
Affected Countries/Regions: Benin
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

water purification tablets, non-perishable food items, first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, blankets, clothing, personal hygiene items, emergency contact list, local maps

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Disaster Overview : In July 2011, heavy rains led to severe flooding in the municipalities of Lokossa, Athiémé, Bopa, and Cotonou Littoral in Benin. The floods resulted in the collapse of dozens of huts made of black earth, affecting approximately 500 households in inaccessible areas. Additionally, the flooding caused significant damage to poultry, livestock, and destroyed many hectares of farmland and crops.

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