In a devastating series of events, floods caused by relentless downpours have claimed at least 110 lives in central Nigeria, as confirmed by local officials. The head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abullahi Baba-Arah, reported that the severe rain lasted for several hours, resulting in floodwaters submerging and sweeping away more than 50 houses and their occupants in the town of Mokwa.
Torrential Rains Lead to Tragic Flooding in Nigeria, Claiming 110 Lives
Torrential Rains Lead to Tragic Flooding in Nigeria, Claiming 110 Lives
Heavy rainfall in Nigeria’s central region has led to catastrophic flooding, resulting in significant loss of life and property damage.
In the aftermath of this tragic occurrence, the Nigerian government expressed deep sorrow, with Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stating that security and emergency personnel have been mobilized to assist in ongoing search and rescue operations. The districts of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa in Mokwa were identified as the most severely impacted areas.
District Head Muhammad Shaba Aliyu described the scale of the disaster, noting that it had been “60 years” since the community experienced such devastating flooding. He urged governmental support to aid recovery efforts. The search for survivors continues as many remain at risk in the affected zones, with local fishermen like Danjuma Shaba expressing hardship after losing their homes.
Nigeria regularly faces flooding during its rainy season, which spans from April to October, and this year authorities have warned of heavy rains affecting at least 15 of the nation’s 36 states. Last year, significant flooding caused by heavy rainfall led to the deaths of over 600 people and displaced approximately 1.3 million. The current events underline the growing challenge of climate-induced disasters in Nigeria and the urgent need for comprehensive emergency management strategies moving forward.
District Head Muhammad Shaba Aliyu described the scale of the disaster, noting that it had been “60 years” since the community experienced such devastating flooding. He urged governmental support to aid recovery efforts. The search for survivors continues as many remain at risk in the affected zones, with local fishermen like Danjuma Shaba expressing hardship after losing their homes.
Nigeria regularly faces flooding during its rainy season, which spans from April to October, and this year authorities have warned of heavy rains affecting at least 15 of the nation’s 36 states. Last year, significant flooding caused by heavy rainfall led to the deaths of over 600 people and displaced approximately 1.3 million. The current events underline the growing challenge of climate-induced disasters in Nigeria and the urgent need for comprehensive emergency management strategies moving forward.
