Death Toll Reaches 151 in North-Central Nigeria Floods, Thousands…

Heavy rains in Mokwa, Nigeria, have caused flooding that resulted in at least 151 fatalities and displaced over 3,000 individuals. The flooding affected approximately 500 households, leaving them in waist-deep water and without visible roofs. Local emergency services are responding to the crisis.

A tragic situation has unfolded in Mokwa, a market town in north-central Nigeria, where heavy rains have led to catastrophic flooding. Authorities have confirmed a death toll of at least 151 people as of Saturday, according to local emergency services reports. More than 3,000 individuals have been displaced due to the floods, which occurred in Niger state, located over 180 miles from Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The floods have severely impacted the community; Ibrahim Audu Husseini, a spokesman for Niger state’s emergency agency, indicated that around 500 households were affected across three neighborhoods during the pre-dawn rainfall on Friday. Many residents are facing dire conditions, with roofs barely visible as floodwaters have risen to waist-deep levels, making survival increasingly difficult.

The flooding in Mokwa highlights the devastating impact of heavy rains in Nigeria, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement. As rescue operations continue, the focus remains on supporting the affected communities and addressing their immediate needs. Local authorities are working to assess damages and restore normalcy in the region amidst these challenging circumstances.

Original Source: apnews.com