Significant Rainfall Expected in Abidjan, C？te d’Ivoire Over Next Three Days
Meteorological monitoring shows that from 20:00 on June 27 to 20:00 on June 29, cumulative precipitation in Abidjan generally reached 25–100 mm (Figure 1). Persistent rainfall led to soil saturation, triggering the recent landslide disaster.
Currently, Abidjan is under the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) (Figure 2). It is forecasted that from 20:00 on June 30 to 20:00 on July 3, the region will remain in a rainy pattern, dominated by light to moderate rain with heavy rain likely in some localities. Cumulative precipitation is expected to reach 25–100 mm (Figure 3).
Given the significant compounding effect of previous disasters, relevant authorities urge the public to stay away from unstable slopes and low-lying flood-prone areas, and to remain vigilant against the delayed risk of geological hazards.
Figure 1.？ Cumulative precipitation (shaded, unit: mm) from 20:00 BJT on June 27 to 20:00 BJT on June 29, 2026.
Figure 2: Forecast of 500 hPa geopotential height (contours, unit: dagpm) and 850 hPa wind field (barbs, unit: m/s) at 08:00 BJT on July 1, 2026.
Figure 3.？ Forecast of cumulative precipitation (shaded, unit: mm) from 20:00 BJT on June 30 to 20:00 BJT on July 3, 2026.
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Author: Xiong Minquan Reviewer: Bao Yuanyuan