Location:
جيكني, Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Néma, mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
August 26, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.00
Deaths:
2
Fatalities type:
- Civilian
DESCRIPTION::
On August 26, 2024, a technical committee in Mauritania reported the death of a child in the village of Fèrenni in the Djiguenni district and the recovery of another child's body in Néma, both due to flooding. The floods also caused the collapse of classrooms in the villages of Loueid 2, Vetila, and Drisset El Beyedh, as well as damage to homes, shops, and livestock in various locations, including Néma, Jraif, and Abnaba. Additionally, infrastructure damage was reported on the Mederdra-Rkiz road, prompting authorities to implement safety measures. The bulletin highlights the need for urgent intervention by relevant authorities.