A landslide at Guinea’s largest landfill in the capital, Conakry, killed 30 people early Sunday, according to an updated toll released by the central government. The collapse buried several homes after heavy overnight rains, reports indicate.
The mountainous heap of refuse gave way, engulfing nearby residences. Al Jazeera specifically attributes the collapse to the heavy rains.
Reports from the BBC, Sky News, and the Washington Times all confirm the death toll of 30.
This event highlights the dangers posed by waste management in urban areas, particularly in regions susceptible to heavy rainfall.
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