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Nigeria warns of possible flooding

Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam

The Nigerian hydrological agency said on Wednesday that water would be released from the Lagdo dam gradually and could cause flooding, but that there was no cause for alarm. Severe floods have ravaged northeastern Nigeria,

Reuters · 1d

Nigeria flags flood risk in 11 states as Cameroon releases dam water

Nigeria's hydrological services agency has warned of potential flooding in 11 states after neighbouring Cameroon said it was starting to release water from one of its largest dams following recent heavy rainfall in West and Central Africa.

BBC · 13h

How water from Cameroon Lagdo dam fit worsen Nigeria flood

Di states wey go likely dey affected - Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Kogi, Nasarawa, Rivers, and Taraba – don record different level of flood ova di past decade wenever dem release water from di Lagdo dam.

Barron's · 1d

Nigeria Issues Flood Warning As Cameroon Opens Dam

Nigerian authorities have warned that at least 11 states along one of its main rivers are at risk of flooding as neighbouring Cameroon begins releasing water from one of its dams.

Floods, Nigeria

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Nigeria's flood-hit residents lament expensive canoe rides

When floods swept through Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri last week, canoe owners volunteered to help move residents to safety. But residents say they are now being ripped off by the canoe owners charging steep fees to move their belongings.

k! News UK on MSN · 11h

Over 400,000 people affected by extreme floods in Nigeria

Flooding caused devastating damage in north-eastern Nigeria on Wednesday. Heavy rainfall in the region also caused several dams to burst. Water also had to be drained from a reservoir in neighboring Cameroon.

Associated Press · 8d

Flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and over a million displaced

Authorities say severe flooding in northeastern Nigeria has left 30 people dead and affected more than a million others.

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Aerials show scale of northeast Nigeria flooding which has displaced hundreds of thousands

Severe floods on Wednesday continued to ravage northeastern Nigeria, impacting more than 400,000 people, according to the ...

Severe flooding in northeast Nigeria impacts one million, sparks disease, food shortage fears

Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in northeastern Nigeria, impacting over one million people and raising concerns ...

AllAfrica.com23h

Nigeria: A Desperate Crisis - the Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding On Healthcare Services

Nigeria has been dealing with a cholera outbreak in many states in 2024, with 6,782 suspected cases including 197 deaths reported by the end of August 2024. The flooding in Maiduguri may worsen ...

More than 200 inmates escape as Nigerian prison wall collapses in floods

At least 274 inmates have escaped from a prison in Nigeria’s Borno state following heavy flooding, the Nigerian Correctional ...

ABC News3d

281 inmates escape after floods brought down prison's walls in northeast Nigeria

The state government said the dam was at capacity due to unusually high rains. Two years ago, heavy flooding in Nigeria ...

AllAfrica.com2d

Nigeria: Severe Flooding in Northeast Nigeria Impacts One Million, Sparks Disease, Food Shortage Fears

Severe flooding continues to wreak havoc in northeastern Nigeria, impacting over one million people and raising concerns ...

Worst flooding in decades hits northeastern Nigeria, making a desperate situation worse

A country that was already dealing with a militant insurgency and skyrocketing food prices has been struck by catastrophic ...

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Floods force Nigerians to turn to boats, at a steep price

STORY: In Nigeria's flood-hit Maiduguri, residents say some boat owners are taking advantage of this natural disaster to cash ...

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