Dateline paragraph. Luanda, Angola – 15 April 2026 – A tragic deluge has struck Angola, with heavy rainfall causing widespread flooding and landslides in the western regions, particularly in the capital Luanda and the coastal city of Benguela.
The disaster has led to a rising death toll and extensive damage, with reports confirming at least 45 fatalities. Second paragraph.
The heavy rains have caused significant destruction, with 607 homes destroyed and 9,511 submerged, affecting a total of 51,275 people.
The Provincial Government of Benguela has suspended school activities in the aftermath of the disaster, as the area grapples with the aftermath of the severe weather event. Third paragraph.
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations has highlighted the extensive damage to infrastructure and roads, as well as the disruption to essential services such as education, transport, telecommunications, electricity, and healthcare.
The coming 48 hours are forecasted to bring further moderate to isolated heavy rainfall, which could worsen the situation. Paragraph.
As the country struggles to respond to the crisis, the Angolan government is seeking international support to alleviate the plight of those affected.
The scale of the disaster underscores the need for a coordinated international effort to provide aid and support in the coming days and weeks.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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By This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: reliefweb
Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
