At least 110 individuals have lost their lives due to floods triggered by heavy rainfall in central Nigeria.
The intense rain persisted for several hours, according to Abullahi Baba-Arah, the head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema).
He mentioned that “rising floodwaters submerged and swept away over 50 homes along with their residents” in the town of Mokwa.
The Nigerian government has conveyed its “deep sorrow” regarding the floods, with Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stating that security and emergency services have been instructed to aid in the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Nsema reported that the Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa neighborhoods of Mokwa were the most severely impacted.
Mokwa’s District Head, Muhammad Shaba Aliyu, remarked that it has been “60 years” since the area experienced such severe flooding.
“I urge the government to provide us with support,” Mr. Aliyu expressed.
Authorities indicate that the search and rescue operations are still in progress, and many individuals remain at risk.
A local fisherman shared with the AFP news agency that he has become homeless.
“I have no place to sleep. My house has already fallen down,” Danjuma Shaba stated.
Nigeria frequently faces flooding during the rainy season, which typically spans from April to October.
Officials have cautioned about heavy rains affecting at least 15 of the country’s 36 states.
Last year, numerous regions in northern Nigeria dealt with significant rainfall and flooding, resulting in fatalities, displacement, and damage to homes and infrastructure.
The nation also experienced severe flooding in 2022, which displaced approximately 1.3 million people and led to over 600 deaths.
Source: HotFmOnline.com
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