Tag: Flood
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Flood sacks over one million people in Kogi, Nassarawa, Niger, Benue as rising water level continues
Over one million people are estimated to have lost their homes as a result of the continued rise in water level across communities in Kogi, Niger, Nassarawa, and Benue states of the federation. TheNewsGuru reports that about 400,000 were estimated to have lost their homes to the phenomenon in eight Local Government Areas of Nassarawa…
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Floods sack 200 households in Makurdi
Floods have devastated more than 200 households in Makurdi. Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Emmanuel Shior, made the declaration in Makurdi on Wednesday at the monthly distribution of relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
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Flood: NEMA presents relief materials to victims in Katsina State
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) presented relief materials to Katsina State on Thursday for distribution to victims of flooding in 13 of its 34 local government areas. The affected local government areas are Sabuwa, Funtua, Danja, Musawa, Kusada, Zango, Katsina, Batsari, Batagarawa, Safana Musawa, Kankara and Ingawa. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and…
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Three siblings, four others killed in Lagos flood
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that the flooding that occurred in Lagos last weekend claimed seven lives. Zonal Coordinator, South West, NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. “The post-emergency phase assessment after the unprecedented rainfall of Friday, 8th July and Saturday, 9th July, 2022…
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Flash flood damages houses, vehicles in Lagos
Flash flood damages houses, vehicles in Alimosho LGA
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Photos: Flood hits popular Abuja Estate, three killed, properties destroyed
At least three persons have been killed after a downpour in Trademore Estate, Lugbe District, Abuja. The Director-General of the FCT Emergency Management Agency, Mr Abbas Idris confirmed the incident on Monday morning. Residents of the area, however, insist that there are more fatalities. Several cars were also swept away by the flood following the…
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Flash floods kill 44 in New York, New Jersey, others
Flash flooding killed at least 44 people in U.S. four Northeastern states as remnants of Hurricane Ida unleashed torrential rains that swept away cars, submerged New York City subway lines and grounded airline flights. Across large swaths of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, residents spent the day coping with water-logged basements, power outages,…
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Flood wrecks havoc in Yobe communities, seven killed
No fewer than 450 households were affected by a recent flood that ravaged several communities in Yobe State, authorities have said. The flooding was triggered by a downpour that lasted several hours on Sunday. According to reports, at least seven persons died from the incident. Among those who suffered heavy losses was Falmata Ali, whose…
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Bauchi flood death toll rises to 13, farms, houses submerged
The number of people killed by flood across Bauchi State since the 2021 rainy season began has increased to 13 following five new recorded deaths in Jama’are Local Government Area. It was learnt that no fewer than 24 people sustained varying degrees of injury in the floods that have so far affected 18 LGAs of…
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Residents flee as erosion sweeps homes into river in Bayelsa
Five buildings and other property in Obogoro Town in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa have been swept into Ikoli River following a landslide arising from coastal erosion. The incident which took place late Sunday night has displaced many locals, as scores of residents were seen fleeing from the ravaging disaster. Meanwhile, the residents have…