Heavy rainfall in northeastern Nigeria has led to devastating floods, resulting in 49 deaths and displacing over 41,000 people. The National Emergency Management Authority warns that 31 states face high flood risks as the rainy season peaks, exacerbating the ongoing food crisis and inflation.
Heavy rainfall in northeastern Nigeria has triggered catastrophic flooding, leading to at least 49 deaths and displacing over 41,000 people, as reported by the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA). The states of Jigawa, Adamawa, and Taraba are among the hardest hit, facing immense challenges due to the widespread disaster.
NEMA spokesperson Manzo Ezekiel highlighted that the floods have devastated approximately 693 hectares of agricultural land, compounding the country’s food security crisis and contributing to rising inflation. With the peak of the rainy season on the horizon, concerns mount as forecasts indicate that 31 of Nigeria’s 36 states could face severe flooding.
NEMA had previously issued warnings regarding potential floods in specific local government areas, especially in Rivers State. Officials are urging local authorities to prepare for possible flooding, identifying high-risk regions such as Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni and Ahoada.
In response to the unfolding crisis, emergency response teams are mobilizing efforts to assist affected communities. This situation underscores the urgent need for effective disaster management strategies, especially as Nigeria grapples with both natural disasters and increasing food prices during the rainy season.
