The Water Resources Brigade (BRE) of Tambacounda has published its hydrological bulletin for August 25, 2025. The data collected reveal significant fluctuations in water levels at the main stations located along the Gambia River and its tributaries.

Declines recorded in several tributaries

At the Diaguiri station, the water level fell by 71 cm in one day, from 4.90 m on August 24 to 4.19 m this morning. At the same time in 2024, the height was 2.95 m.

The same downward trend is observed at Afia Pont (Thiokoye), where the level fell to 1.79 m compared to 1.85 m the previous day, i.e. 6 cm less. Last year, it reached 3.96 m.

The Diahra Pont and Goumbayel stations also show respective drops of 6 cm and 2 cm.

On the other hand, an increase was noted in Niokolo Koba, where the water level rose to 6.90 m compared to 6.80 m the previous day. This level remains significantly higher than that observed in 2024 (4.15 m).

The Gambia River: contrasting trends depending on the stations

In Kédougou, the water level was measured at 3.98 m this morning, a drop of 61 cm compared to the previous day. However, it remains below the alert level set at 7 m.

The same observation was made at Mako, where the level fell to 4.03 m compared to 4.39 m the day before (–36 cm). Here again, the alert level of 6 m is far from being reached.

In Simenti, the river has recorded a slight drop of 12 cm, with a current level of 7.81 m, lower than last year's level (8.29 m). The alert level remains at 13 m.

On the other hand, a slight rise was observed in Gouloumbou, where the river reached 7.60 m compared to 7.57 m the day before. This level remains well below the alert level set at 12 m.

Essential monitoring to prevent risks

These readings, carried out daily by the Tambacounda BRE, play a key role in hydrological monitoring and flood risk prevention. They alert local authorities and local populations to strengthen their resilience to climate hazards.