Faced with the imminent rainy season, Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé orchestrated an inter-ministerial crisis meeting this Thursday, April 2, 2026. The objective is clear: to learn from the past to avoid another tragic human toll.

The 2025 results will remain etched in our memories.

The Minister of the Interior and Security, Vagondo Diomandé , reiterated the urgency of the situation. With 26 deaths recorded last year , the government is focusing on prevention this year.

"We favour a preventive approach rather than a curative one," he stated.

The weather forecast predicts rainfall similar to that of 2025, approximately 1,500 mm .

Three major areas for protecting populations

The government's action plan is based on concrete measures involving various ministries:

1. Maintenance and Cleaning: The Minister of Sanitation, Amédé Kouakou Koffi , has ordered the immediate clearing of drainage structures. He is calling on residents to act responsibly and stop dumping garbage in the gutters, the main cause of the flooding.
2. War on Plastic: Environment Minister Abou Bamba has announced stricter regulations. The manufacture, sale, and use of plastic bags , which systematically clog drainage systems, are now strictly prohibited.
3. Urban Planning Control: Increased monitoring will be carried out on illegal embankments that block natural water outlets.

Instructions to the public

The government urges citizens to be vigilant and responsible:

1. Clear the areas at risk and the footprints of sanitation works.
2. Adopting eco-friendly behaviors by sustainably managing household waste.
3. Stay informed via official awareness channels, which will be intensified in the coming days.

The ultimate goal remains "zero casualties" despite rainfall expected to be as intense as last year.