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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 United Nations.

Reuters on MSN · 19h

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.

Africanews English on MSN · 18h

Severe floods continue to hit northeastern Nigeria, death toll climbs nationwide

Severe floods on Wednesday (Sep. 18) continued to ravage northeastern Nigeria, impacting more than 400,000 people, according to the United Nations. In Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state about 15% of the city is under water.

Nigeria warns of possible flooding

International Rescue Committee · 1d

Escalating malnutrition crisis in northeast Nigeria unfolds as flooding exacerbates humanitarian needs, warns IRC

The impact of the severe flooding in northeast Nigeria in recent days has not only displaced thousands of families but is expected to worsen the already critical crisis of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children due to the destruction of food stocks,

Associated Press · 1d

Nigeria warns of possible flooding as Cameroon releases water from dam

Nigeria’ has warned of possible flooding in 11 states following the release of water from a dam in neighboring Cameroon.

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.

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

Nigerian authorities say 281 inmates escaped after devastating floods brought down a prison’s walls in the country’s ...

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Over 200 inmates escape from prison following heavy flooding in Nigeria

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

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Dam collapse in Nigeria sweeps deadly reptiles into flooded communities

ABUJA, Nigeria — A dam collapsed Tuesday in northeastern Nigeria unleashing severe flooding that prompted evacuations and swept deadly reptiles from a zoo into communities in the area ...

AllAfrica.com1d

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 ...

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400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen

Severe flooding continues to devastate northeastern Nigeria, displacing over 400,000 people, according to the UN.

k! News UK on MSN18h

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 ...

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