With the June onset of the rainy season across west and central Africa, heavy rainfall has so far affected tens of thousands of people in the region. In Niger, over 7,400 people were affected, eight dead and 545 houses collapsed in the western regions of Tillabéri, Maradi, and Tahoua. In Liberia, heavy rainfall in the north caused flooding in several communities in Margibi and Montserrado counties, affecting more than 89,000 people. In Nigeria s northeastern Adamawa state, at least four residents were killed and over 1,200 people were displaced by flash floods that ravaged Loko and Sabon Gari communities. In neighboring Borno State, at least two children were killed, and 134 internally displaced households were affected in flash floods in Pulka town. More than 80 shelters and 65 WASH infrastructure were damaged or destroyed by the incident. As flooding incidents contaminate water sources across the state, 32 suspected cases of cholera and two associated fatalities were reported in Bayo LGA. In the Central African Republic, heavy rains caused major damage in Bangui, Ombella-M Poko, Nana-Gribizi, Ouham-Pendé and Ouham-Fafa prefectures. Some 21,700 people have lost their homes, as 1,998 houses have been destroyed and 683 damaged. At least two people were killed and 55 injured. Eight bridges collapsed and thousands of latrines and wells have been damaged or contaminated, increasing the risks of water-borne diseases.With the June onset of the rainy season across west and central Africa, heavy rainfall has so far affected tens of thousands of people in the region.