Main causes of the floods in Keur Massar
Why the water does not drain away.
- Published on 13 May 2025
- Updated: 21 May 2025
- By Khountou editorial team
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Urbanisation
60%
Most frequent cause
Drainage
40%
Missing or blocked
Overview of the causes
Urbanisation of low-lying areas and the lack of drainage explain most of the floods.
Building in flood-prone areas
Houses built in natural basins without planning.
Severity: HighShare: 60%Insufficient drainage
Channels blocked by waste or never built.
Severity: HighShare: 40%
Estimated breakdown of the causes
- Urbanisation60%
- Drainage40%
Based on citizen reports (2024 – May 2025)
Observed consequences
- Families displaced every year.
Announced corrective measures
- Cleaning of the channels.