Flooding in Senegal River Villages: A Growing Concern

Flooding caused by the rise in⁢ the level of the Senegal River⁣ continues to submerge villages on the​ banks of the river, leaving residents in a state of distress.

In the village of Bakmon, located in the municipality of Shamama, 50 families were⁣ forced to evacuate their homes⁤ due ​to the floodwaters. The ⁢entrances to the village are currently inaccessible, ⁣and residents are‍ using ⁣traditional methods to navigate the area, including the⁢ use‍ of‌ empty tires⁣ and filled containers ‍to pass between homes.

According to agricultural engineer Amiya Ajoujah,​ the situation in the ​municipality of Shamama ⁢is “almost catastrophic.” The flood is “ravaging most of its⁤ areas,”‍ causing ⁤widespread destruction and displacement.

The village of Bakmoun is in dire need of ​urgent intervention‍ by the ⁤authorities to‍ reassure its residents, who have lost their homes and most of their⁣ farms to the floodwaters. The water continues to flow at the same speed, ‍displacing many families in the village and leading to an increase in transport prices ⁢to the city of Rosso.

The flood has also had a devastating impact on the agricultural sector,​ with Bakmon​ farmers permanently losing their crops this year. The ⁣lack ⁤of agricultural insurance has exacerbated the situation, leaving farmers without ⁣a safety net.