The Mayor of N’Djamena, Sanoussi Hassana Abdoulaye, led a high-level inspection team to the Hilton discharge site on May 28, 2026, as part of urgent flood prevention measures.

During the assessment, Gadengar Roasna Rodrigue, Director of Urban Planning for N’Djamena’s central municipality, explained the site’s critical role in managing rainfall runoff. “This discharge channel directs stormwater toward the river, but it also has the capacity to redirect floodwaters back into the city during river flooding events,” he noted. The infrastructure currently shows signs of wear, particularly a damaged floodgate that compromises its protective function.

Despite the damage, preliminary preparations for the upcoming rainy season have already begun. Mayor Sanoussi Hassana Abdoulaye issued immediate directives to the roadworks department, demanding expedited repairs to restore the floodgate’s functionality within days.

Immediate action required to safeguard N’Djamena

With the rainy season approaching, city officials are prioritizing restoration efforts at this vital flood-control point. The damaged clapet could exacerbate flooding risks if left unrepaired, potentially threatening nearby neighborhoods and infrastructure.

Next steps in flood prevention

• Emergency repairs to the floodgate at the Hilton discharge site
• Enhanced maintenance checks across N’Djamena’s drainage systems
• Coordination with environmental agencies for long-term flood mitigation strategies