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Conakry Landfill Collapses: 22 Dead in Mudslide
23 Aug
Summary
- A landfill collapse in Guinea's capital killed at least 22 people.
- Heavy rains triggered a landslide, burying nearby shacks.
- The landfill was scheduled for closure on the day of the incident.
A devastating landslide at Guinea's largest landfill in the capital, Conakry, has resulted in at least 22 fatalities. The tragedy occurred early Sunday morning when intense rainfall triggered a collapse of the mountainous refuse heap.
The deluge washed over the landfill, causing a massive slide that inundated and buried makeshift homes situated nearby. Search and rescue efforts are currently underway to ascertain the full extent of casualties.
Tragically, the Dar-es-Salaam suburb's landfill was scheduled for closure on the very day of the incident. This event follows recent government orders for the expulsion of residents from areas adjacent to the landfill due to heightened concerns over potential collapses.
