Storm surge claims lives of over a hundred individuals in Nigeria
In the central Nigerian city of Mokwa, at least 151 people have died in a severe storm that hit on Wednesday, according to the latest reports. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams continue to search through mud and debris for missing individuals.
Heavy rainfall led to flooding in the market town, causing extensive damage. Over 50 homes were destroyed, and their occupants were swept away by the raging waters. The floodwaters submerged homes and severely flooded neighborhoods starting Wednesday night and lasting into Thursday morning.
As of Saturday, emergency agencies are actively involved in rescue and recovery operations. Ongoing searches for missing persons, assistance to displaced residents, and coping with the loss of homes and farmland are among their efforts. Communities are also trying to salvage what remains and support displaced individuals, although specific details on relief provisions such as shelter or medical aid have not been detailed in the latest updates.
Over 3,000 people have been displaced due to the disaster, affecting more than 500 households. The flooding in Mokwa is part of a pattern of severe seasonal flooding exacerbated by climate change. The city has experienced an unusually devastating event after many years without such flooding.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with the hope that more survivors can be found and assistance can be provided to those who have lost their homes and loved ones. The search for missing persons will continue in the coming days as the full extent of the disaster becomes clearer.
- The search for missing individuals is ongoing, with hopes of discovering more survivors amidst the general-news of the devastating floods in Mokwa.
- The extensive damage caused by the flooding has led to a greater need for weather-forecasting, as the region grapples with the impact of climate change-induced severe seasonal flooding.
- In addition to the homes destroyed by the storm, the flooding has also resulted in numerous accidents and fires due to the submerged and damaged conditions of the neighborhoods.
