Sierra Leone has faced severe flooding, caused by sudden, unusual, unprecedented heavy and prolonged rainfall (Relief Web 16th October 2024).
The floods were exacerbated by the overflow of Bumbuna Dam in Tonkolili (NDMA SL) and heavy rains experienced in the Futa Jallon highlands in Guinea overflowing and emptying into the Atlantic Ocean through Sierra Leone. The floods have affected at least 11 out of 16 districts, according to the National Disaster Agency (NDMA).
The most affected areas include Bo, Bonthe, Bombali, Falaba, Kambia, Moyamba, Tonkolilil, Port Loki, Pujehon and the Western Area.
The Council of Churches in Sierra Leone is planning to respond to the flood affected communities.
