Category: Flooding
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Kano Floods 2024: 49 Dead, 226 Communities Affected, SEMA Confirms
BY SHEKOWPEYELO The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed that flooding and windstorms have claimed 49 lives and impacted 226 communities across 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano State from January 2024 to date. Alhaji Isyaku Abdullahi-Kubarachi, SEMA’s Executive Secretary, shared this update on September 11, 2024, while addressing the media in Kano.…
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Maiduguri Zoo Flood: Wildlife Displaced
Nigerian Zoo Flood: Dangerous Animals Escape into Maiduguri Streets Flooding Hits Nigerian Zoo, Displaces Snakes and Crocodiles Maiduguri Zoo Crisis: Floods Send Wildlife into Neighborhoods BY SHEKWOPEYELO Here’s a revised introduction with the keyphrase included: Introduction: Floods in Maiduguri, Nigeria, have overwhelmed a local zoo, displacing dangerous wildlife into nearby neighborhoods. The surging waters from…
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Alau Dam Flood: 30 Years Later, Maiduguri Faces New Crisis
Maiduguri Faces New Flood Crisis: Alau Dam Collapse Repeats 1994 Disaster Alau Dam Floods Maiduguri Again: 30 Years After 1994 Crisis Nigeria Flood Alert: Alau Dam Breach Displaces Maiduguri Residents BY SHEKWOPEYELO On September 13, 1994, the collapse of Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State, displaced approximately 400,000 people. The dam, with a capacity of…
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NEMA Flood Alert: Prepare for Potential Hazards in 7 States
NEMA Flood Alert for Seven States Flood Risks in Nigeria: NEMA’s Urgent Alert Prepare for Floods: NEMA Issues Warning for 7 States BY SHEKWOPEYELO The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a flood alert for seven states in central and southern Nigeria. The states affected are Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa.…
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Devastating Floods in Northern Sudan: Dozens Dead, Thousands Displaced
By George Idowu Northern Sudan is reeling from catastrophic flooding that has resulted in numerous fatalities and left thousands homeless. The deluge, triggered by heavy rains, has exacerbated an already dire displacement crisis in the region. According to Qureshi Hussein, spokesperson for the Sudanese Civil Defence, the flooding has claimed 31 lives across northern Sudan.…
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Dozens Dead, Thousands Homeless as Floods Ravage Northern Sudan
Deadly Floods in Northern Sudan Leave Dozens Dead and Thousands Homeless Northern Sudan Devastated by Floods Amid Ongoing Conflict Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in Sudan as Floods Displace Thousands By Wilfred Sawa Severe flooding in northern Sudan has claimed dozens of lives and left thousands homeless as heavy rains continue to batter the region. The flooding…