Northeastern Nigeria is Still Experiencing Severe Flooding, and the Country’s Death Toll is Rising
Over 400,000 people were affected by the severe floods that persisted in ravaging northeastern Nigeria on Wednesday, September 18, according to the United Nations.
About 15% of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, is submerged beneath water.
Millions have already been uprooted by armed conflict in the region, and the floods has made matters worse.
“We don’t know where to stay right now with our little kids. The government ought to show compassion and grant us an extension to remain in the camp, as returning to our home at this time would leave us without a place to sleep with our kids. We also won’t feel at ease if we visit someone’s home.
Thirty people were killed by flooding in the state earlier this month, which was caused by a huge dam collapse. 269 people have died as a result of floods throughout the country, according to a toll released by the National Emergency Management Agency on September 15.
Animals and crops have also been severely damaged by floods.
“It’s a terrible tragedy for the locals who lost everything in their homes,” World Food Program spokesman David Stephenson said.
According to Stephenson, the water has caused further difficulties for the region’s internally displaced population, many of whom are already at risk due to the fighting in the area.
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