The Gambia faces significant challenges from pluvial floods, primarily due to its flat terrain and inadequate drainage systems. The country experiences a tropical climate with a short rainy season from June to October, during which over 80% of annual rainfall occurs, leading to severe flooding. These floods have historically disrupted daily life, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, and resulted in economic losses, particularly in agriculture, as farmland becomes submerged. Additionally, stagnant water from flooding creates public health risks, contributing to the spread of waterborne diseases and exacerbating living conditions for vulnerable populations.
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