At least 15 people have been killed in floods set off by heavy rains in Cameroon’s capital

By EDWIN KINDZEKA MOKI
Associated Press

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Authorities in Cameroon say that at least 15 people were killed and more than 50 were injured in floods set off by heavy rains in the country’s capital. Rescuers searched on Monday for those missing following the deluge the previous day. The rains unleashed floodwaters in the district of Yaounde 2 on Sunday, sweeping away buildings and reducing many to rubble. Floodings have been frequent in Cameroon in recent years, with experts often blaming climate change, and their impact has been exacerbated by shoddy construction that often circumvents regulations. A police officer in the area the rescue teams are working “with the hope of saving lives.”