At least 15 people were killed in the floods in Mali capital Bamako. Heavy rainfall was preceded by the monsoon. All the roads in the city were under water and there was widespread damage.
The heavy rains which started yesterday last morning lasted till 8 am. Ten people were killed after a bridge collapsed in the Niyamakaro. Reports said that heavy rains have caused serious damage and rescue operations are progressing, the Home Ministry said.
