These last ten days of August, forecasts predict heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides. Only the Eastern region is absent from the list of flood-prone areas.
For the next ten days, flooding may occur in nine regions of Cameroon. Occasional and successive torrential rains of long duration, as well as drainage problems, can cause water levels to rise in certain parts of these regions. According to the latest weather alert bulletin from the National Observatory on Climate Change (Onacc), the periods from August 21 to 23 and from August 26 to 30, 2026, are when the risk is higher in localities and cities of the affected regions.
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In the Southwest and Northwest, almost all towns and removed areas are likely to be impacted by flooding. In the Far North, the city of Maroua and the localities of Moulvodaye, Logone Birni, Mokolo, Koza, Mora, Yagoua, Kalfou, Kodogou, and Guirvidig may be flooded between August 25 and 29. In the neighboring Northern region, the periods from August 21 to 22 and from August 26 to 29 are risky for the inhabitants of Barndake, Gamba, Tchollire, the city of Garoua, Rey Bouba, Lagdo, Mayo-Lope, Pitoa, Gali, Kourouk, Tcheboa.
The Littoral region is partly exposed, notably in Nkongsamba, Loum, Edea, Manjo, Douala, and Yabassi, between August 21-22 and 26 to 30. During the same periods, Dankoni, Ngaoundéré, Yimbéré, Bongi, and Demgoya are among the towns and localities exposed in Adamaoua. In the West, Nkoupa Matapit, Bafoussam, Dschang, Kekem, Foumban, Foumbot, Bamfelouk, Bangambi, Mbouda, and Bafang are concerned, as well as some neighborhoods of the city of Yaoundé in the Center. Kribi, Bibondi, and Lolodorf in the South are also on the red line during the period from August 25 to 29.
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Besides having feet in the water, the situation could worsen with landslides in four of these nine regions. In the Northwest region, landslides may occur in the departments of Boyo, Mezam, Bui, Mentchum, and Donga-Mantung. In the Southwest region, Fako, Lebialem, Kupe-Manengouba, and Manyu are concerned. Meanwhile, Manoua, Bamboutos, Haut-Nkam, and the Highlands in the West may experience landslides. In the Littoral, Nkongsamba, Manjo, Mbanga, and Logbessou are on the list of risk areas. Heavy and prolonged rains over several consecutive days, as well as steep slopes and saturated soils, can cause these landslides.
Populations as well as public authorities can strengthen vigilance, preventive protection measures, and rapid intervention measures if necessary.
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