Deluge in Adamawa State, Nigeria claims lives of many
In recent searches, no definitive answer has been found regarding the total number of people displaced by floods in Nigeria since the start of the rainy season in May 2021. While general climate impacts and displacement figures for other African countries or regions have been mentioned, a precise displacement number for Nigeria's 2021 flooding or its rainy season remains elusive.
However, it is known that Nigeria has experienced repeated flooding events, particularly during recent rainy seasons, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands to over a million people cumulatively in some years. Yet, an exact, credible total displacement figure for Nigeria from May 2021 to the present has not been found in the given results.
To obtain the most current and exact total displaced by the floods, one is advised to check the following sources:
- Nigeria's NEMA (National Emergency Management Agency) official flood and displacement reports
- UN OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) Nigeria Humanitarian Situation Reports
- International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports on Nigerian displacement
It's worth noting that meteorologists have warned of more floods across Nigeria during the current rainy season. The 2024 flooding season, in particular, was one of the worst in decades, with more than 300 people killed and over a million displaced. Most of the fatalities occurred in Niger state, northern Nigeria.
The death toll from flooding in Nigeria since May 2023 has risen to at least 200. The 2024 flooding affected at least 34 out of Nigeria's 36 states, marking a significant impact on the country.
Scientists have linked the extreme weather occurrences in Nigeria to climate change, highlighting the need for urgent action to address this global issue.
This article has been edited by Sean Sinico.
- The government of Nigeria, through its National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is the primary source for obtaining the most current and exact total of people displaced by floods in Nigeria, as of the present.
- The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Nigeria and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) also offer reports on the displacement situation in Nigeria due to floods.
- The climate-change-induced flooding events in Nigeria have displaced hundreds of thousands to over a million people cumulatively in some years, but a precise displacement number for the 2021 flooding or its rainy season remains elusive.
- Environmental scientists and meteorologists have warned of more floods across Nigeria during the current and future rainy seasons, highlighting the alarming impact of climate change on the African continent.
- Crimes related to displacement, fatalities, and property damage resulting from floods, as well as general news updates on the situation, can be found in various sources, including local and international news outlets, broadcast channels, and online publications.
