In August 14, 2026, The Army Rescue Unit in Bamenda has rescued eight people, including six children and two adults, after heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding around Old Town, near the Waterside Bridge, on Friday.
Continuous rainfall caused water levels to rise rapidly, trapping residents inside their homes as floodwaters swept through parts of the neighbourhood.
Several houses were damaged or destroyed in the flooding, with some reportedly carried away by the force of the rising water. The situation left residents scrambling for safety as floodwaters inundated homes and surrounding areas.
The Army Rescue Unit responded swiftly, evacuating the eight people who had become trapped. No deaths have been reported in connection with the incident at the time of publication.
The flooding comes amid continued heavy rains in Bamenda, raising renewed concerns about the city’s drainage infrastructure and the vulnerability of homes and communities located in flood-prone areas.
The incident also highlights the heightened risks faced by children, elderly people and other vulnerable residents during periods of intense rainfall, particularly in neighbourhoods with inadequate drainage systems.
Residents in affected areas are being urged to remain vigilant, avoid crossing rapidly flowing floodwaters and move to safer locations whenever water levels begin to rise.
As the rainy season continues, the latest incident underscores the need for strengthened disaster preparedness, improved drainage systems and coordinated emergency response measures to protect communities vulnerable to flooding across Bamenda.
