Côte d'Ivoire: Water shortages continue in Bouaké April 18 /update 1

Event

As of Wednesday, April 18, the central city of Bouaké continues to suffer from water shortages, ongoing for three weeks amid a drought. Tanker trucks are being deployed to affected districts, with rotations scheduled every other day in certain neighborhoods. However, these measures appear insufficient, with shortages reported at hospitals, the university, and prisons. Emergency well drilling has started.

Context

The shortages are due to a lack of rainfall coupled with quarry work that has accelerated the loss of water used to supply the city's hydroelectric dam.

Advice

Individuals in Bouaké are advised to conserve water, stock up on bottled water, keep abreast of the situation via local media outlets, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities (e.g. water rationing measures).