West and Central Africa: 2025 Monitoring of the flooding situation - As of 1 July 2025

FLOODING SITUATION OVERVIEW

In West and Central Africa, the effects of climate change encompass both slow-onset phenomena, such as rising temperatures, droughts and soil degradation, and sudden-onset events, like recurring floods, with far-reaching impacts on people’s well-being. Weather and climate change affect nearly every aspect of socio-economic development. These risks are expected to worsen needs, exacerbate social tensions, trigger disputes over land and infrastructure, and fuel conflicts between livestock herders and farmers. For more information on this please click here