A catastrophic flooding event in central Nigeria has resulted in at least 110 deaths, as reported by officials from the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema). The flooding, described as one of the worst in decades, led to widespread devastation, particularly in the town of Mokwa.
Deadly Floods Claim Over 100 Lives in Nigeria Amid Heavy Rainfall
Deadly Floods Claim Over 100 Lives in Nigeria Amid Heavy Rainfall
At least 110 fatalities have been reported in Nigeria due to severe flooding caused by relentless torrential rains.
Authorities have relayed that relentless rain inundated the region, with more than 50 homes lost to the surging waters. Nsema's head, Abullahi Baba-Arah, emphasized that the flooding has had disastrous effects, with entire neighborhoods being swept away and many residents still unaccounted for.
Mokwa's District Head, Muhammad Shaba Aliyu, noted that such severe flooding had not been witnessed in the area for over 60 years and has called upon the government for urgent assistance. In response, the Nigerian government expressed deep condolences for the victims and instructed security and emergency services to conduct search and rescue operations without delay.
With the rainy season extending from April to October, Nigeria is accustomed to periodic flooding; however, this year’s situation has escalated alarmingly. The wet season has already shown signs of potential peril across 15 states in the country, prompting fears of further casualties and destruction. As of now, many families, like that of local fisherman Danjuma Shaba, have lost their homes and are left vulnerable.
Previous years have also seen Nigeria grappling with such natural disasters, including significant flooding in 2022 that displaced over a million individuals and resulted in hundreds of fatalities. The need for robust disaster response and management has never been more crucial as communities brace for the continuing challenges of climate-related impacts.
Mokwa's District Head, Muhammad Shaba Aliyu, noted that such severe flooding had not been witnessed in the area for over 60 years and has called upon the government for urgent assistance. In response, the Nigerian government expressed deep condolences for the victims and instructed security and emergency services to conduct search and rescue operations without delay.
With the rainy season extending from April to October, Nigeria is accustomed to periodic flooding; however, this year’s situation has escalated alarmingly. The wet season has already shown signs of potential peril across 15 states in the country, prompting fears of further casualties and destruction. As of now, many families, like that of local fisherman Danjuma Shaba, have lost their homes and are left vulnerable.
Previous years have also seen Nigeria grappling with such natural disasters, including significant flooding in 2022 that displaced over a million individuals and resulted in hundreds of fatalities. The need for robust disaster response and management has never been more crucial as communities brace for the continuing challenges of climate-related impacts.
