Devastating Flooding in Nigeria’s Mokwa Leaves at Least 200 Dead
ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 200 on Sunday, a local official said. Torrents of predawn rainfall early Thursday unleashed the devastating flood on Mokwa, nearly 380 kilometers west of Abuja.
Authorities in Nigeria say at least 200 people are now known to have died from major floods in the country’s north-central state of Niger. Hundreds more are feared missing. In Mokwa, the worst-hit town, the flooding has caused widespread destruction, leaving buildings destroyed and people displaced.
The Nigerian town of Mokwa, located approximately 380 kilometres west of Abuja, is facing a severe humanitarian crisis following devastating floods triggered by torrential rainfall. The deluge, which struck early Thursday, is reported to be the worst the area has seen in 60 years.
The death toll continues to climb as rescue operations are ongoing to locate missing individuals and provide aid to those affected by the disaster. The situation remains critical in Mokwa as emergency responders and local authorities work to assist survivors and assess the full extent of the damage.
