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Mauritania Faces Floods and Landslides

12 Mwezi wa tisa, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

On September 8, 2025, Mauritania was impacted by floods and landslides. This was noted in an international climate hazards report. Assessments of the damage are in progress.

Summary of Event

The UK Health Security Agency reported floods and landslides in Mauritania on September 8, 2025, amid heavy rains. Such events are rare but increasingly observed.

Impacts

  • Potential for water contamination.
  • Effects on nomadic communities.

Further reading in the UKHSA update.

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Mazingira Mabadiliko ya Hali ya Hewa Landslides Natural Disasters Mauritania