The Tambacounda Water Resources Brigade published its daily hydrological bulletin on the situation of the Gambia River and its tributaries on August 27, 2025. The readings show a general downward trend in water levels, although the measurements remain well below alert thresholds.

Tributaries under surveillance

At the level of the tributaries, the Niokolo Koba station recorded a water height of 6.80 m, a decrease of 9 cm compared to the previous day, but significantly higher than at the same period last year (4.29 m).

In Diaguiri, the latest available reading from August 26 indicates 3.58 m, compared to 2.37 m on the same date in 2024.

On the other hand, the Thiokoye station (Afia Pont) shows an opposite situation, with only 1.74 m on August 26, compared to 3 m in 2024.

Other stations, such as Diahra Pont and Goumbayel, have not yet transmitted their daily readings.

The Gambia River is receding

On the main course of the river, the decline is widespread:

1. Kédougou: 3.53 m on August 27, compared to 3.66 m the day before, a decrease of 13 cm. The alert level remains set at 7 m.
2. Mako: 3.65 m, down 6 cm from August 26, compared to 3.45 m at the same date last year. The alert level is 6 m.
3. Simenti: a sharp drop was recorded, with 6.57 m compared to 7.34 m the day before, a difference of 77 cm. Last year, the level reached 7.11 m. The critical threshold is set at 13 m.
4. Gouloumbou: 7.54 m, down 8 cm compared to the previous day, but slightly higher than the level observed in 2024 (7.26 m). The alert threshold is 12 m.

Levels below alert thresholds

According to the DGPRE, despite these observed drops, none of the current levels exceed the alert levels set for the various stations. However, the authorities reiterate the importance of vigilance and daily monitoring in order to anticipate possible flooding.

This bulletin, produced using readings taken by the region's hydrometric stations, is an essential prevention and information tool for the benefit of populations, local authorities and administrative authorities.