Tragedy Strikes Nigeria: Torrential Rains Claim 21 Lives

In a tragic turn of events, torrential rains in north central Nigeria have claimed the lives of at least 21 people. The flooding, which occurred on Thursday, left nearly a dozen residents missing, as reported by the local emergency agency.

According to Ibrahim Hussaini, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, 50 houses in two communities were submerged under water, as rescue operations press on in search of missing individuals. "Twenty-one bodies have so far been recovered in the incident," Hussaini informed Reuters.

Nigeria routinely faces severe flooding during its rainy season, which begins in April. Local authorities continue their efforts to manage the aftermath, as residents grapple with the destructive impact of this annual natural disaster.

(With inputs from agencies.)