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Urban disasters in Douala, Cameroon
Overview
In September 2026, heavy rainfall in Douala caused widespread flooding across multiple neighborhoods, including Logbessou, Logpom, and Bonamoussadi. The flooding rendered major infrastructure, such as the Sable and Makepe Missoke bridges, impassable and disrupted daily life for workers and students. One death was reported in the Douala V district, where a pregnant woman died from electrocution.
In October 2026, a separate incident occurred in the Bassa neighborhood when a section of a four-story building under construction collapsed onto a temporary structure. The collapse killed four people, including three children, and left another child in intensive care. Douala Mayor Roger Mbassa Ndine confirmed the casualties, and the event has prompted discussions regarding construction oversight and industry responsibility.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesDouala building collapse kills four people, including three children
Four people, including three children, were killed when a four-story building under construction collapsed onto a house in the Bassa neighborhood of Douala, Cameroon.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesDouala flooding causes widespread disruption and one death
Severe flooding in Douala has submerged multiple neighborhoods, disabled major bridges, and caused the death of a pregnant woman by electrocution following torrential rains.
Sources
237online.com · cameroonpress.com · destimed.fr · lavoixdelacite.com · lebledparle.com · senego.com