Floods, Nigeria
Floods in Nigeria’s north-east are aggravating a humanitarian crisis
Flood warnings had been ringing out across Nigeria’s north-east for weeks. Schools in Maiduguri were closed for a fortnight as the torrential rains came. The reservoir of the Alau Dam began to overflow;
Devastating Floods Displace Over 640,000 in Nigeria, Humanitarian Response Urgently Needed
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and its humanitarian partners are working around the clock to provide life-saving relief to the displaced.
Families fear hunger after northeast Nigeria floods
The aftermath of flooding in Nigeria's northeast is raising alarming humanitarian concerns, with thousands facing displacement and a sharp increase in prices that threaten food security.:: Released2,
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.
Devastating Floods Displace Up to 1 Million in Nigeria's Borno State
Floods in Nigeria's Borno state have affected up to 1 million people after a dam overflowed. Authorities are working to rescue residents and assess the damage. Floodwaters have devastated local communities,
400,000 displaced as Nigerian floods worsen
Severe flooding continues to devastate northeastern Nigeria, displacing over 400,000 people, according to the UN.
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.
Nigeria warns of possible flooding
Nigeria braces for potential floods in 11 states
Nigeria has warned of potential flooding that could affect 11 states, as Cameroon said it would start releasing water to ease ...
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‘A disaster’: Homes lost, relatives missing in floods in northeast Nigeria
Floods have displaced 300,000 people and damaged thousands of buildings, affecting one million people in Maiduguri.
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 ...
Families search for loved ones amid Nigeria's floods
STORY: Several days after floods hit Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri, emergency responders are battling to reach ...
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Floods Affect 1 Million People in Nigeria's Northeast, State Governor Says
Floods Affect 1 Million People in Nigeria's Northeast, State Governor Says By Ope Adetayo ABUJA (Reuters) - Floods that swept through Nigeria's northeastern Borno state have affected up to 1 ...
Nigeria braces for potential floods in eleven states
Nigeria has warned of potential flooding that could affect eleven of its states, as Cameroon said it would start releasing water from its largest dam. More than 400,000 people in Nigeria are already ...
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Prisoners flee after Nigeria floods damage jail
The Nigerian authorities say more than 270 inmates are now known to be missing after escaping from custody when severe flooding damaged a prison in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri. So far ...
Floods wreak havoc across four continents
Extreme events are getting stronger everywhere, so we should expect floods to be bigger regardless of where we are,” said ...