Deadly Landslide in Guinea
Landslide at Conakry Landfill Kills 30 People Following Heavy Rainfall
A massive heap of trash collapsed at Dar Es Salam, Guinea's largest landfill in the capital Conakry, killing 30 people, according to Civil Protection Service. Heavy rains triggered the landslide at around 2 a.m. on Sunday, causing the mountainous refuse pile to give way without warning.
Heavy Rains Triggered the Catastrophic Collapse
The landslide happened when intense rainfall destabilized the massive waste pile at Dar Es Salam. Central Government officials confirmed that the heavy rains created conditions that weakened the landfill's structure, causing it to collapse suddenly early Sunday morning.
A Disaster at the Capital's Main Waste Site
Dar Es Salam serves as Conakry's primary landfill, handling waste from Guinea's capital city. The site's mountainous heap of garbage has grown over years of use. The Sunday collapse demonstrates the dangers of how refuse piles can become unstable during extreme weather events.
Death Toll Updated as Investigation Continues
Central Government sources updated the official death count to 30 people following the landslide. The incident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, when most of the area's residents and workers were asleep, likely increasing the total impact of the disaster.
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