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Chinese project eradicates floods in Abobo, Ivory Coast
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire /Environment & Climate

Chinese project eradicates floods in Abobo, Ivory Coast

From Fraternité Matin · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Chinese project in Abobo, Ivory Coast, has transformed the commune, previously plagued by floods, into an area with improved drainage and infrastructure.
  • Residents report that streets now drain quickly after heavy rains, and homes are no longer inundated, a significant change from past experiences.
  • The project has led to cleaner, more accessible roads, and the creation of green spaces and a football field, enhancing the quality of life for the community.

In Abobo, a commune in northern Abidjan, Ivory Coast, the impact of a Chinese-funded project is visibly transforming the urban landscape. Once notorious for systematic flooding, even during the rainy season, the area has seen a dramatic improvement in its drainage systems and overall infrastructure.

"Today, even in the rainy season, we can clearly see that there is no longer stagnant water and the houses are no longer flooded as before," said Bienvenu Yovo, a translator who has worked on the project since 2021. His testimony reflects the sentiment of many residents who have witnessed the tangible changes.

The project has resulted in the rapid flow of rainwater through newly constructed drainage channels, preventing the widespread water accumulation that once paralyzed the commune. The freshly paved roads are now clean and easily passable, a stark contrast to the previously waterlogged streets. Children can be seen playing on a football field, and residents are enjoying nearby green spaces, indicating a significant improvement in daily life and community well-being.

Today, even in the rainy season, we can clearly see that there is no longer stagnant water and the houses are no longer flooded as before.

— Bienvenu YovoA translator working on the project describes the impact of the new infrastructure on flood prevention in Abobo.
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Originally published by Fraternité Matin in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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