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Over 200,000 people have been affected, with 8,000 homes destroyed. Those displaced by the disaster have been relocated to temporary camps outside the city. However, the victims are urgently calling for more aid, as they have lost everything
In recent weeks, relentless heavy rains have battered Mayo Danay in the Far North region of Cameroon. The city of Yagoua bore the brunt of the unprecedented downpour.
The damage is extensive, with reports indicating at least ten fatalities, entire neighbourhoods submerged, 185 primary schools and 13 high schools flooded, and the loss of over 1,100 livestock. Residents struggle to survive amidst the disaster, with many unable to meet basic needs such as food and shelter. Litassou Daniel, a local victim of the floods, described the dire situation:
The humanitarian toll is staggering. Over 200,000 people have been affected, with 8,000 homes destroyed. Those displaced by the disaster have been relocated to temporary camps outside the city. However, the victims are urgently calling for more aid, as they have lost everything.
The downpour has also destroyed a critical bridge connecting Maga to Yagoua, further isolating certain neighbourhoods. Cameroonian Minister of Urban Development, Célestine Ketcha Courtes, visited the site to assess the damage and outline immediate actions.
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The government has announced 350 million CFA francs in aid for the victims, though many locals consider this amount insufficient, given the scale of the crisis. For now, canoes remain the only viable means of transportation, and there are fears the region could become completely cut off if urgent steps are not taken.
