The above article, published on the Fatshimétrie website, highlights the damage caused by high tides in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire. Hotel and restaurant owners have been hit hard by the weather, with damaged swimming pools, water-ravaged restaurants and uprooted palm trees.
The owner of Kanmindié, a tourist establishment in the region, testifies to the extent of the damage suffered: flooded swimming pools, straw huts washed away by the sea, everything is unrecognizable. A client who was planning to organize a business seminar on site was forced to cancel her reservation in the face of the devastated state of the place.
Unfortunately, these incidents are not isolated to the Grand-Bassam region. Other establishments were affected, such as the famous villa of Alpha Blondy, the “Zion River”, or the House of the Lagoon. The consequences are heavy, with canceled reservations and total disappointment.
It is important to emphasize that these high tides are in accordance with the season, but that human activity, in particular the construction of ports and the excessive exploitation of the coast, aggravates the phenomenon of coastal erosion.
This observation highlights the importance of taking measures to preserve our coasts and to mitigate the harmful impacts of tides and erosion. This is an environmental issue that requires awareness and concrete actions to protect coastal areas and preserve the tourist establishments that depend on them.
In conclusion, the damage caused by the high tides in Grand-Bassam is an alarming reminder of the urgency of protecting our coasts and preserving the fragile balance of our environment. It is essential to find lasting solutions to prevent these devastations and ensure the sustainability of tourist activities in the region