Over 275 lives lost as severe floods hit Adamawa, Nigeria

Over 275 lives lost as severe floods hit Adamawa, Nigeria

Relentless rainfall has plagued Adamawa State in Northeast Nigeria since October 5, 2023, culminating in devastating floods that have claimed 275 lives as of October 19. The situation worsened with the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in neighboring Cameroon, prompting emergency alerts and responses across various regions.

Severe flash floods hit capital Abuja, claiming the lives of 4 people, Nigeria

Severe flash floods hit capital Abuja, claiming the lives of 4 people, Nigeria

Severe flash floods hit the Nigerian capital Abuja and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on September 12, 2021, claiming the lives of 4 people. The floods were caused by heavy rains, but the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director-General Abbas G. Idriss said…

Weeks of flooding leave 155 people dead in Nigeria

Weeks of flooding leave 155 people dead in Nigeria

At least 155 people have been killed and 25 000 displaced after heavy rains and floods started affecting Nigeria in September. Torrential rainfall, river, and flash floods since September have cumulatively impacted 192 594 people across 22 Nigerian states, IFRC…

At least 11 killed in flash flooding in Niger State, Nigeria

At least 11 killed in flash flooding in Niger State, Nigeria

At least 11 people lost their lives as flash flooding swept through the Suleja local government area of Niger State, Nigeria, on Saturday, July 25, 2020. The rain began at around 03:00 UTC (04:00 LT) and lasted for four hours, according to Ahmed Inga, the…