West Africa’s Rainfall Crisis | Nigeria News

West Africa’s extreme rainfall events are now five times more likely than in the 1800s, directly tied to climate change and human emissions. June’s deadly floods in Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Togo claimed nearly 100 lives, with cities like Abidjan and Accra—rapidly expanding and flood-prone—bearing the brunt. Rainfall intensity spiked 4–23%, overwhelming drainage systems with over 5.5 inches in a day. Scientists urge Gulf of Guinea governments to invest in drainage, early warnings, and resilient housing before the next storm hits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/691ed100eda3fdac