Country: Guinea-Bissau Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description of the Event Date of event 11-06-2025 What happened, where and when? In the late hours of 10 June and the early morning of 11 June 2025, the city of Gabu, capital of the Gabu Region in Guinea-Bissau, was affected by a severe windstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall. The event impacted four densely populated neighbourhoods, resulting in significant damage to housing and public infrastructure. Strong winds caused extensive roof damage and structural destruction, while fallen electricity poles led to widespread power outages. An estimated 3,017 people (431 households) were affected by the storm. A total of 215 houses were reported as unroofed, partially damaged, or destroyed. Public infrastructure, including schools, small businesses, and administrative buildings, was also affected. A rapid assessment conducted by Red Cross volunteers identified 1,505 individuals (215 households) as the most severely affected. Among them were women, men, children, and elderly persons. At least 15 people sustained injuries during the event. the end of the operation, the immediate humanitarian needs of the affected population had been addressed through the provision of emergency assistance. Most of the affected households had either repaired their homes or secured alternative shelter solutions within their communities. Basic services, including electricity, had been largely restored, and no significant displacement remained. The affected population had resumed normal activities, marking the transition from emergency response to recovery
Guinea-Bissau: Guinea Bissau: Windstorm – DREF Final Report (MDRGW006)
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