In recent weeks, heavy rains have devastated Mayo Danay in the far north of Cameroon, with Yagoua particularly affected. The unprecedented flooding has caused at least ten deaths, submerged entire neighbourhoods, and damaged 185 primary schools and 13 high schools. Over a thousand livestock have been lost, and more than 200,000 people have been impacted, with 8,000 homes destroyed. Many are struggling to meet basic needs, having lost everything. There are temporary camps for the displaced, and the destruction of a crucial bridge has worsened the isolation of the region.The government has promised a temporary bridge solution and 350 million CFA francs (£450,000) in aid. However, many consider this amount insufficient, given the scale of the crisis, and for now canoes are the only means of transport.