The recent floods in nigeria have unleashed a catastrophic wave of destruction, claiming over 120 lives and displacing at least half a million people. In the city of Mokwa, located near the Niger River, rescue teams are tirelessly searching for the missing as relentless heavy rains have obliterated homes and infrastructure. The situation is dire, with reports indicating that 40% of Maiduguri is submerged, leaving approximately 200,000 residents affected.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarms about the increasing frequency of such extreme climate events in West and Central Africa, which pose severe risks to children’s survival, education, and safety. The crisis extends beyond Nigeria, with neighboring Chad reporting 145 fatalities and nearly 1.5 million people rendered homeless. The scale of the disaster is staggering: over 4 million people impacted, more than 500,000 displaced, and significant damage to 300,000 homes, 61 schools, and 13 health centers. The National Emergency management Agency has labeled this an unprecedented flood, mobilizing police and military forces to assist in rescue operations. as the nation grapples with this calamity, the urgent need for humanitarian aid and climate resilience has never been clearer.
