The Tambacounda Water Resources Brigade (BRE) published its daily hydrological bulletin on the situation of the Gambia River and its tributaries this Sunday. The readings from 8:00 a.m. on August 17, 2025, show contrasting variations across stations, with a general downward trend upstream and a notable increase in certain areas downstream.

Tributaries: general declines except at Niokolo Koba

1. Diaguiri: 4.75 m compared to 5 m the day before, a drop of 25 cm. On the same date in 2024, the level was only 2.40 m.
2. Afia Pont (Thiokoye): 2.15 m, down 1.74 m compared to August 16. Last year, the level was 1.75 m.
3. Niokolo Koba: significant increase to 5.60 m, compared to 5 m the day before (+60 cm).
4. Sinthiou Malème: 1.68 m, down 12 cm.
5. Goumbayel (Niérico) and Diahra Pont: data not received this morning.

The Gambia River: contrasts according to the stations

1. Kédougou: the level fell to 4.78 m compared to 6.35 m on August 16, a significant drop of 1.57 m. However, this level remains higher than that observed in 2024 (2.86 m). The alert level is set at 7 m.
2. Mako: 4.82 m, down 18 cm. In 2024, the level was at 3.42 m. The alert level is 6 m.
3. Simenti: strong increase with 8.38 m compared to 7.06 m the day before, an increase of 1.32 m. In 2024, the river reached only 4.29 m. The alert level is 13 m.
4. Gouloumbou: slight rise to 5.75 m (+37 cm compared to the previous day). Last year, the level was 3.94 m. The alert level is set at 12 m.

Maintained vigilance

These fluctuations illustrate the current dynamics of the Gambia River basin, marked by a gradual decline upstream (Kédougou, Mako) and increases downstream (Simenti, Gouloumbou). The BRE recalls that the alert levels have not yet been reached, but calls on local authorities and local populations to remain attentive to the evolution of the river during this period of heavy rains.