InvestigationFloods in Keur Massar: causes and lasting solutions
Diagnosis of the critical flooding points of Keur Massar, of the drainage works and of the lasting solutions expected by residents.
- Published on 13 May 2025
- Updated: 21 May 2025
- By Khountou editorial team
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- Critical points
- 31
- in 8 neighbourhoods
- Average stagnation
- 10 days
- after heavy rain
- Administrations involved
- 3
- incl. ONAS and Dakar City Hall
- Ongoing actions
- 6
- followed by citizens
Situation overview
Every rainy season, dozens of streets in Keur Massar stay under water for days. Drainage works have been launched, but residents are calling for a lasting solution before the next rains.
Administrations' responses
Measures taken by the authorities, statements and commitments.
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Trend of flooding reports
Reports received
Update timeline
21 May 2025
ONAS response published
13 May 2025
Initial publication of the case file
Documents & evidence
Recommendations / courses of action
Proposals to protect the neighbourhoods before the next rainy season.
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