The recent floods in central Nigeria have resulted in at least 110 fatalities and extensive destruction, as local officials report.
Tragic Floods in Nigeria Claim 110 Lives Amidst Unrelenting Rainfall
Tragic Floods in Nigeria Claim 110 Lives Amidst Unrelenting Rainfall
Heavy rainfall leads to devastating floods in central Nigeria, causing significant loss of life and property.
Authorities confirm that torrential rains profoundly impacted the community of Mokwa, where over 50 homes were either submerged or swept away. Abullahi Baba-Arah, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema), relayed grim news of the devastation, prompting the Nigerian government to express deep condolences for the lives lost. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the mobilization of security and emergency services to facilitate ongoing search and rescue operations.
Residents of Mokwa reported unprecedented flooding, with District Head Muhammad Shaba Aliyu highlighting a lack of similar incidents in the past six decades. The community is appealing for government assistance as fear grows for the well-being of those still missing or at risk. Accounts from locals, like fisherman Danjuma Shaba, illustrate the personal toll of the disaster, as many have been rendered homeless.
In response to this disaster, authorities have issued warnings of continued heavy rainfall across numerous states in Nigeria, which traditionally faces flooding challenges during the rainy season. The tragic remembrance of last year's flooding, which displaced 1.3 million individuals and caused extensive casualties, looms large as the nation grapples with the aftermath of this latest crisis.
The ongoing search efforts are crucial as the situation evolves, and communities call upon government and humanitarian agencies for vital support during this critical time.
Residents of Mokwa reported unprecedented flooding, with District Head Muhammad Shaba Aliyu highlighting a lack of similar incidents in the past six decades. The community is appealing for government assistance as fear grows for the well-being of those still missing or at risk. Accounts from locals, like fisherman Danjuma Shaba, illustrate the personal toll of the disaster, as many have been rendered homeless.
In response to this disaster, authorities have issued warnings of continued heavy rainfall across numerous states in Nigeria, which traditionally faces flooding challenges during the rainy season. The tragic remembrance of last year's flooding, which displaced 1.3 million individuals and caused extensive casualties, looms large as the nation grapples with the aftermath of this latest crisis.
The ongoing search efforts are crucial as the situation evolves, and communities call upon government and humanitarian agencies for vital support during this critical time.
