Yaoundé flooded after heavy rains

Author: InconnuPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: Cameroon

Society & Lifestyle

Intense rain caused flooding in downtown Yaoundé, affecting arteries like Boulevard du 20-Mai and Avenue Kennedy. Surrounding neighborhoods are also submerged. Inadequate drainage infrastructure is blamed.

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