Devastating Floods in Nigeria: A Struggle Against Nature
Recent flash floods in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa state have claimed at least 25 lives, with 11 others missing. The disaster has displaced 5,560 residents, prompting the establishment of a relief camp. Climate change and excessive rain worsen the region's flooding during the wet season.
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At least 25 individuals have lost their lives, and 11 remain unaccounted for after heavy rains triggered flash floods in Nigeria's northeastern state of Adamawa, a federal agency confirmed on Tuesday.
The deluge, which commenced Sunday, affected five communities in the Yola area, displacing 5,560 people, according to a statement from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). A relief camp for the displaced has been established at Yola's Aliyu Musdafa College, with essential supplies provided.
Both governmental and non-governmental entities have played crucial roles in managing the crisis, according to NEMA. Flooding, exacerbated by climate change, is a recurrent problem during Nigeria's wet season, affecting regions like Adamawa and compounding challenges with prolonged dry spells and unprecedented rainfall.
The floods represent yet another reminder of the severe impact of climate change, following a similar incident in Mokwa, Niger state, that claimed 200 lives. Last year's flooding affected over four million across West Africa, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced climate resilience strategies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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