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Times of Oman
3 days ago
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- Times of Oman
Nigeria: Death toll from major floods passes 100
Abuja: The death toll from widespread floods in central Nigeria rose to at least 111 people on Friday. After torrential rains earlier in the week, flood waters have swept away more than 50 homes in the market town of Mokwa in the central Niger state. Ibrahim Audu Husseini, spokesperson for the Niger State emergency agency told the Associated Press that "more bodies have just been brought and are yet to be counted, but we have at least 111 confirmed already." Earlier in the day, Husseini, told AFP he "expected the toll to rise considerably because there are different rescuers at different locations." The head of the operations office in the Niger state capital Minna, Husseini Isah, said rescue efforts were still ongoing on Friday. Mokwa is a key local hub for traders from the south of the country and farmers from the north. It is located around 220 kilometres (140 miles) west of the capital Abuja. The flooding was triggered by several hours of heavy rain, with the collapse of a nearby damn exacerbating the situation. Nigeria's Meteorological Agency warned of possible flash floods in 15 of Nigeria's 36 states, including Niger State, between Wednesday and Friday. Nigeria's rainy season has only just started and normally lasts around six months. The annual occurrence regularly kills hundreds of people. A lack of drainage, the construction of homes on waterways and the dumping of waste in drains and water channels all make the flooding worse. Nigeria suffered one of its worst disasters in decades in 2024, with flooding killing more than 1,200 people and displacing another 1.2 million. The flooding, which impacted 31 of the country's 36 states, also destroyed more than 1.4 million hectares (3.5 million acres) of farmland.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
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- South China Morning Post
At least 88 people dead in Nigeria after floods submerge market town
At least 88 people have been confirmed dead after floods submerged Mokwa, a market town in Nigeria's Niger State, on Thursday, an official said. Advertisement Husseini Isah, head of the operations office in Minna, capital of Niger State, said that many more are still at risk, with rescue efforts underway on Friday. Earlier reports said at least 20 died. 'The number keeps rising,' Isah told The Associated Press. 'But at the last count, 88 bodies have been recovered.' The floods were triggered by torrential rains that lasted several hours. According to local reports quoting residents and local government officials, a dam collapse in a nearby town worsened the situation. Floods submerged Mokwa, a major meeting point for traders from the south and food growers in the north of Nigeria. Photo: X/theowoyinka Mokwa is a major meeting point for traders from the south and food growers in the north of the country.
Washington Post
3 days ago
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- Washington Post
At least 88 people dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 88 people have been confirmed dead after floods submerged Mokwa, a market town in Nigeria's Niger State, on Thursday, an official said. Husseini Isah, head of the operations office in Minna, capital of Niger State, said that many more are still at risk, with rescue efforts underway on Friday. Earlier reports said at least 20 died.
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
At least 88 people dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 88 people have been confirmed dead after floods submerged Mokwa, a market town in Nigeria's Niger State, on Thursday, an official said. Husseini Isah of the National Emergency Management State said that many more are still at risk, with rescue efforts underway on Friday. Earlier reports said at least 20 died. 'The number keeps rising,' Isah told The Associated Press. 'But at the last count, 88 bodies have been recovered.' The floods were triggered by torrential rains that lasted for several hours. According to local reports quoting residents and local government officials, a dam collapse in a nearby town worsened the situation.
SBS Australia
23-05-2025
- Climate
- SBS Australia
Major flood devastation across NSW, as rescue efforts continue
Major flood devastation across NSW, as rescue efforts continue Published 23 May 2025, 9:06 am Four people have died in floods that have devastated parts of NSW and 50,000 people are still isolated. The Insurance Council says they have already received nearly 2000 claims, but many people still haven't been able to return to their homes or businesses to assess the damage. Dozens of roads remain closed due to flooding and the rain band has continued to move south, but in the NSW Mid North Coast where rain is easing, the extent of the disaster is now becoming known.
