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Agricultural disaster in Niassène: more than 200 hectares of crops submerged by rainwater

Auteur: Ndeye Astou NDIAYE

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Catastrophe agricole à Niassène : plus de 200 ha de cultures engloutis par les eaux de pluie

The rainy season, usually a source of hope for farmers, turned into a nightmare this year in the commune of Niassène, in the Foundiougne department. Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding, destroying more than 224 hectares of millet, corn, and peanut fields.

"We risk not harvesting anything this year. The rain has destroyed everything," says a farmer, his voice breaking, whose field is now unrecognizable. Like him, many families are seeing their entire season's efforts reduced to nothing.

For local authorities, the situation is alarming. "The losses are inestimable," acknowledges Mayor Moustapha Cissé, who is making an urgent appeal to the state to come to the aid of the disaster-stricken population.

The citizens' movement Aar Suñu Momël, visiting the scene, denounced the government's lack of response. "At least the Minister of Agriculture, Mabouba Diagne, should be there to assess the damage. But since the beginning of this crisis, nothing has been done. It's simply unacceptable," fumed its president, Bassirou Ba, speaking of the authorities' inaction.

This agricultural disaster seriously threatens the harvest season and raises fears of local food insecurity if urgent solutions are not found.

The people of Niassène remain hopeful that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will intervene quickly to put an end to their ordeal.

Auteur: Ndeye Astou NDIAYE
Publié le: Mardi 30 Septembre 2025

Commentaires (4)

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    Ouma il y a 14 heures

    Pastef ci bopam nio ay gaff. Ces gens sont trop sombres et les series de calamités ne finissent pas.

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    Mo ! il y a 14 heures

    Une poisse qui a commencé sous l'ancien régime, ces inondations ne sont pas nouvelles (le prétendu budget d'assainissement de 700 milliards est passé par là).

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    Lo il y a 12 heures

    Qu est ce qu un ministre peut faire.
    Des.champs inondés il y en a partout.
    Il faut appeler Allah! Pas Mabouba Diagne

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    L'enseignant en vacances il y a 12 heures

    Massa vraiment metineu. Apres temps de sacrifice et d'effort. Qu'Allah vous assiste amine

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