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Ivory Coast Floods: 59 Dead, Toll May Rise
1 Jul
Summary
- Flooding in Ivory Coast has resulted in 59 deaths.
- Authorities fear the death toll may increase.
- Neighboring Ghana also experienced heavy rains and flooding.
Devastating floods in Ivory Coast have led to a tragic loss of life, with 59 people confirmed dead. Government spokesman Amadou Coulibaly announced the grim figures following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Search operations are ongoing, and officials fear the number of fatalities could increase. The severe weather has not been confined to Ivory Coast. Neighboring Ghana has also been severely affected by heavy rains. In Ghana, at least 12 people have died, and large parts of the country, including the capital city Accra, have experienced extensive flooding.
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