Guinea Floods 2025 - DREF Final Report (MDRGN018)

Country: Guinea Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date of event 22-07-2025 What happened, where and when? In the early morning hours of July 22, 2025, Coyah Prefecture was struck by intense torrential rainfall that resulted in catastrophic and widespread flooding across the region. The severity of the rainfall led to rapid water accumulation, overwhelming drainage systems and natural waterways. At approximately 3:00 a.m., the Sarinka River overflowed its banks, triggering flash floods and landslides that caused extensive destruction to homes and infrastructure. The flooding affected multiple neighborhoods and sub-prefectures, including Tougandé, Batouah, Fili, Laminaya, Kilomètre 54, Tabili, Bananeraie, Bangouyah, Kouriah Center, Mangasymbaya, Nasser, Toguiron, the city center, Kountia, and Wonkifong. The urban commune of Coyah, as well as the rural communes of Maneah, Wonkifong, and Kouriah, were among the hardest hit areas. The disaster unfolded rapidly during nighttime hours, forcing many residents to evacuate their homes under dangerous conditions as floodwaters rose quickly. The sudden onset and intensity of the flooding, combined with landslides, resulted in significant damage to residential structures and widespread displacement. By the end of the intervention period, floodwaters had receded and emergency response activities had been completed. Affected communities had transitioned from immediate life-saving assistance to early recovery, with many households either returning to their homes or seeking longer-term shelter solutions, and basic services gradually restored.

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