Guinea endures heatwave and flood alerts in August

In early August 2026, Conakry, the capital of Guinea, experienced an unusually intense heatwave. Temperatures rose sharply under clear skies, dust filled the streets, and the city saw a marked lack of the heavy rains that normally characterize the season. Experts linked the shift to accelerating climate change and ongoing deforestation, noting that such dry, scorching days have become increasingly common.

At the same time, Guinea’s National Meteorology Agency (ANM) issued an alert for a series of strong, intermittent showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected between the night of 2 August and 4 August. The forecast warned of heightened flood risk across coastal areas and numerous inland prefectures, including Conakry, Kindia, Boké, Kankan and others. Residents in vulnerable zones were urged to remain vigilant, secure property, and follow safety instructions, especially those near the sea.

Both the heatwave and the impending heavy rains underscore the growing weather volatility facing Guinea and the need for stronger local climate‑adaptation measures.