Reports say Several Nigerian states, including Kaduna, Nasarawa, Bauchi, and Jigawa, are intensifying efforts to prevent a flood crisis. As of September 20, floods have caused over 232 deaths, displaced 121,224 people, and affected approximately 339,658 others. Seven states recorded fatalities, with Niger State experiencing the highest death toll of 163. The disaster damaged over 42,300 homes and destroyed nearly 48,500 hectares of farmland.
Additionally, Lagos, Adamawa, and Akwa-Ibom are among the hardest-hit states, with tens of thousands affected and displaced. Other severely impacted areas include Imo, Taraba, Rivers, Delta, Abia, and Edo, each recording significant affected populations and property damage.
The floods have also caused 115 missing persons, injured hundreds, and resulted in substantial agricultural losses. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) identified urgent needs such as food, shelter, healthcare, water, sanitation, and livelihood support. Also, Response efforts are hampered mainly by resource shortages by (68%), inaccessibility of flooded communities by (17%), security risks by (6%), and community resistance by (7%).
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