Markle And Harry Foundation Donates To Flood Victims In Nigeria

2022-10-28T21:23+0200ngdailynews (en)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle have been reported to have made donations to flood victims in Nigeria . The royals were alleged to have paid an undisclosed amount to UNICEF and Save the Children to be used as a relief to affected persons ravaged by the flood crisis in some parts of the country.

Markle And Harry Foundation Donates To Flood Victims In Nigeria

2022-10-28T21:17+0200naijanews (en)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, , and Meghan Markle have been reported to have made donations to flood victims in Nigeria . The royals were alleged to have paid an undisclosed amount to UNICEF and Save the Children to be used as a relief to affected persons ravaged by the flood crisis in some parts of the country.

Fly President Buhari, Fly! By Achike Chude

2022-10-28T10:16+0200saharareporters (en)

He has gone again, our president, smiling and waving to us all from the airport tarmac and the window of his aeroplane. The wicked and nefarious killers and bandits in Benue state thought that they could derail his trip by committing more atrocities in Benue, killing and burning the homes of innocent Nigeria ns.

Nigeria loses 90,000 houses to flood, records 500 deaths in 2022

2022-10-27T14:04+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 12:58 PM by Segun Adeyemi Nigeria is currently facing one of the worst effects of natural disasters in a long while; The latest statistics have disclosed that Nigeria has suffered more casualties to flood than any other affected African nation; At least 90, 000 houses....

Experts warn of epidemic as corpses float in floods

2022-10-27T06:33+0200thecitizenng (en)

The Nigeria n Medical Association on Wednesday raised the alarm over the floods across Nigeria, warning the country was at a high risk of waterborne diseases. The President of the NMA, Dr Uche Ojinmah, in an interview with one of our correspondents in Abuja, lamented that corpses were floating in....

Benue State

2022-10-27T03:07+0200palestinewater (en)

Your eyes are instantly arrested by the unusual volume of the as you drive into Makurdi from the Daudu/Agan abutments of the capital of Benue , this quiet afternoon The Lagdo burst also afflicted River Katsina-Ala, the second largest in Benue State, precipitating developments similar to the Makurdi experience.

Desplazados por inundaciones devastadoras, los nigerianos se ven obligados a utilizar el agua de la inundación a pesar del riesgo de cólera

2022-10-27T00:17+0200101noticias (es)

Para los habitantes desplazados de la localidad de Odi, en el norte de Bayelsa, que han encontrado nuevos hogares en chozas al borde de la carretera y refugios en tiendas de campaña sin acceso a agua corriente, las aguas estancadas de las inundaciones son las únicas alternativas disponibles para beber, cocinar y bañarse.

News12 seconds ago 30 years of consistent investment required to check flooding in Nigeria – Minister The Federal Government has described the flooding that engulfed most states in Nigeria as a natural disaster which will take...

2022-10-26T23:01+0200dailypost (en)

30 years of consistent investment required to check flooding in Nigeria – Minister. The Federal Government has described the flooding that engulfed most states in Nigeria as a natural disaster which will take at least 30 years of consistent investment to control the menace.

Flood: Over 3.9 million Nigerians affected – Humanitarian…

2022-10-26T22:23+0200von (en)

Nigeria ’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq says over 3.9 million persons have been affected by flooding in Nigeria, which has been recorded in many of the country’s 36 states. She stated this while briefing the media after Wednesday’s....

Peter Obi Visits Taraba, Proffers Solution To Devastating Flooding

2022-10-26T15:15+0200ngdailynews (en)

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has visited Taraba State in continuation of his tour of flood-ravaged areas in the country. Naija News recalls that the former Governor of Anambra State had called on presidential candidates to suspend their campaigns and assist victims of flooding in the country.

Peter Obi Visits Taraba, Proffers Solution To Devastating Flooding

2022-10-26T15:13+0200naijanews (en)

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi , has visited Taraba State in continuation of his tour of flood-ravaged areas in the country. Naija News recalls that the former Governor of Anambra State had to suspend their campaigns and assist victims of flooding in the country The....

Breaking News13 mins ago [UPDATE] Flood: FG distributes relief materials to 21 states, says Farouq

2022-10-26T06:09+0200opinionnigeria (en)

The federal government has distributed relief materials to 21 states across the country affected by flooding, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, has said. Farouq, speaking at a briefing she held to update the public on the....

Cameroon's Lagbo Dam Not Responsible for Nigeria's Flood - Govt

2022-10-25T21:50+0200allafrica (en)

The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, yesterday dismissed insinuations that the water released from the Lagbo Dam in Cameroun was responsible for this year's devastating flood in many parts of Nigeria . He told the Senate Committee on Water Resources that the flood was due to water flowing....

Looking Ahead: Will Shortages Of Food Follow Nigeria’s Floods?

2022-10-25T20:28+0200humangle (en)

The ongoing flooding across Nigeria has left many rural communities waterlogged. Farmers fleeing the natural disaster in the North have given up their properties and farm investments, prioritising their survival. Combined with the already adverse effects of insecurity and climate change on....

Nigerian flood victims decry government’s response to disaster

2022-10-25T17:43+0200aljazeera-en (en)

Lagos, Nigeria – Peremoboere Geku was getting her nephew ready for school in late September when she noticed floodwater around their bungalow in southern Nigeria. She and her nephew waded through the water in Epie, a community in Bayelsa state, to get him to school, but on her return, she noticed it had already risen rapidly.

Flooding in 34 states: Centre makes key demands from state agencies, others

2022-10-25T16:46+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Following the recent rampaging flooding across Nigeria , the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-economic Rights (CALSER) has said that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has lived up to expectations.

Floods: Amnesty Programme delivers truckload of relief materials to Bayelsa victims

2022-10-25T16:42+0200pulse (en)

Interim Administrator of PAP, Maj.-Gen. Ndiomu , noted that the Amnesty Office was concerned about the adverse impact of the floods on the Niger Delta region, hence its intervention. Ndiomu, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Mr Freston Akpor, said that PAP undertook a....

Unusual rain patterns lead to flooding in different regions of the world

2022-10-25T15:06+0200smartwatermagazine (en)

Heavy rainfall and flooding have affected different parts of the world in 2022, sometimes with catastrophic consequences . The world only just witnessed the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan , which left one third of the country under water and killed more than 1000 people.

Averting Flood Disaster Through Early Warning Signs

2022-10-25T12:33+0200thebridgenewsng (en)

By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over the last two decades, advancement in science and technology has made meteorological forecast increasingly accurate. All over the world, policy makers utilise the vast meteorological knowledge, as well as precise and other dependable weather tools,....

Averting flood disaster through early warning signs 1 hour ago

2022-10-25T12:20+0200thenewsnigeria (en)

By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over the last two decades, advancement in science and technology has made meteorological forecast increasingly accurate. All over the world, policy makers utilise the vast meteorological knowledge, as well as precise and other dependable weather tools,....

Why climate change must define our elections

2022-10-24T15:56+0200vanguardngr (en)

BY NICK DAZANG. FOLLOWING unprecedented rainfall this year, the vast length and breadth of this country has been flooded. Most adversely impacted are Kogi and Bayelsa states. Kogi State, which is located smack on the confluence of Rivers Niger and Benue, has been submerged by water.

Powerful PDP governor releases N1billion for flood victims in top south-south state

2022-10-24T14:42+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

This is as Wike releases the sum of one billion naira (N1bn) to alleviate the suffering of people in areas affected by the ongoing flood disaster in Rivers state; Meanwhile, the flood has taken away the livelihood of residents, destroyed properties worth billions of naira, and left hundreds of thousands, including children, homeless.

‘Nigeria can Tackle Climate Change, Flooding by Planting Trees’

2022-10-24T10:35+0200thisdayonline (en)

David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka. The Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) has said that issues concerning climate change could be tackled through the restoration of the country’s forest reserves. The foundation said that tackling climate change would also take care of the flooding in the country. The Director General of NCF, Dr.

Rivers monarchs seek medical care for flood victims in IDP camps

2022-10-24T07:15+0200guardian-ng (en)

Commuters travel in boats as vehicles are abandoned on the East-West highway severed by flooding, bringing to a halt the traffic and economic activities, in Niger delta region of Ahoada, Rivers State, southern Nigeria , on October 21, 2022. – More than 600 people are now known to have perished in the....

Worried by flooding, SERAP asks Buhari to investigate spending of ecological funds

2022-10-24T05:59+0200guardian-ng (en)

Expert says well-structured drainage systems is the answer. SOCIO-ECONOMIC Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, and anti-corruption agencies to investigate....

Flood: Rivers searches for victims, Bayelsa seeks help

2022-10-24T02:03+0200punchng (en)

The Rivers State Taskforce on Flood Management said it has intensified efforts to evacuate persons trapped in some rural communities as the ravaging flood enters its fourth week. The task force Chairman, Dr George Nwaeke, said this in Ahoada East Local Government Area of the state while distributing....

Flood: Community Leader Tasks World Leaders to Fulfill Pledges on Climate, Environment

2022-10-23T16:32+0200thisdayonline (en)

The President General of Umueri Community in Anambra State, Chief Johnny Chukwudi Metchie, has tasked world leaders to fulfill their obligations and pledges on the climate and environment in order to save humanity from further devastations caused by natural disasters like flood, erosion and desertification, among many others.

Flood: Obi visits IDPs, as Metchie tasks FG, world leaders on climate change

2022-10-23T15:10+0200nigerianeye (en)

The President General (PG) of Umueri Community in Anambra State, Johnny Chukwudi Metchie, has tasked world leaders to fulfil their obligations and pledges on climate and environment to save humanity from further devastations caused by natural disasters like flood, erosion and desertification, among many others.

Flood: Obi visits Umueri IDPs, as PG Metchie tasks FG, world leaders on climate change

2022-10-23T14:41+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Chief Metchie made the call on Saturday, October 22 in Umueri when he received the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi who paid a visit to the victims of flood at....

News20 seconds ago Flood: Obi visits IDPs, as Metchie tasks FG, world leaders on climate change The President General (PG) of Umueri Community in Anambra State, Johnny Chukwudi Metchie, has tasked world leaders to fulfil their...

2022-10-23T14:25+0200dailypost (en)

Flood: Obi visits IDPs, as Metchie tasks FG, world leaders on climate change. The President General (PG) of Umueri Community in Anambra State, Johnny Chukwudi Metchie, has tasked world leaders to fulfil their obligations and pledges on climate and environment to save humanity from further....

Gov Diri Visits Former President Jonathan’s Flood-Ravaged Community

2022-10-23T11:56+0200thewillnigeria (en)

October 22, (THEWILL) – In continuation of his assessment of the flood situation in Bayelsa State, Governor Douye Diri was in Otuoke, the hometown of former President, Goodluck Jonathan, in Ogbia Local Government Area on Thursday. Speaking to journalists, Governor Diri lamented the degree of....

Only Atiku has plan to address perennial floods in Nigeria – Reno Omokri

2022-10-23T01:29+0200vanguardngr (en)

Right now, Nigeria is facing a flooding emergency. 33 states are affected. 600 have died. 1 million are displaced. What Nigerians need right now are not photo opportunities by Presidential candidates. They need a permanent solution, so this does not reoccur. It is said that the best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour.

Flooding: Obi urges FG to support Bayelsa

2022-10-22T19:46+0200punchng (en)

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Saturday, visited the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to sympathise with him and the people of the state over the devastating flood disaster. He and his team were received at the Government House,....

Devastating blow: floods and downpours terrorize humanity for a year, – The Guardian

2022-10-22T15:10+0200thesaxon (en)

Share send to Telegram; share on Facebook; tweet; send to Viber. < li class="c-post__new-share__item"> Whatsapp; send to Messenger. The publication told how floods affected various regions of the planet. Some cities were simply washed away. Related video. In 2022, the year was catastrophic for many regions due to heavy rains and floods.

In it together – Floods around the world

2022-10-22T07:57+0200digitpatrox (en)

Australia And the flood was forty days upon the earth, and the waters elevated and raised the ark above the earth. “They talked about Noah and the ark as a result of the story had animals in it. They failed to say that this was when God massacred all of humanity.

In it together – Floods around the world

2022-10-22T07:29+0200phuketgazette (en)

Australia And the flood was forty days upon the earth, and the waters increased and raised the ark above the earth. “They talked about Noah and the ark because the story had animals in it. They failed to mention that this was when God massacred all of humanity.

Flood: over 70 dead in Adamawa, Kano

2022-10-22T07:19+0200thenationonlineng (en)

Otuoke, the hometown of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has been ravaged by severe flood with the home of the ex-President submerged. In continuation of his assessment of the flood situation in the state, Governor Douye Diri visited the community yesterday.

Flood: Former President Jonathan’s Community, Palatial Home Submerged

2022-10-22T04:48+0200thisdayonline (en)

Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The rampaging flood that has devastated most part of the country and almost the entire Bayelsa State, has taken over Otuoke, home town of the former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Ogbia Local Government Area of the state. The palatial country home of the former President....

Flood: Skin diseases, diarrhoea, others on the increase, says UNICEF

2022-10-22T02:10+0200punchng (en)

•Snakes invade Benue varsity, two Bayelsa institutions suspend resumption. The United Nations Children’s Fund on Friday raised the alarm that cases of skin diseases, water-borne diseases and respiratory infections were on the increase on account of the raging floods in many parts of the country. It also noted that more than 2.

Bayelsa flood has turned Jonathan to an IDP - Gov Diri laments

2022-10-21T20:06+0200pulse (en)

Flood disaster: Located in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa, Otuoke is the hometown of the immediate past president and his mother also resides there. Pulse reports that Bayelsa is one of the 33 out of 36 states in the country that is being ravaged by devastating flood.

Flood: Nigerian governor, ex-president become IDPs as water takes over their residences, p...

2022-10-21T18:30+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Governor Diri who went on a tour around affected local government areas of the state on Friday, October 21, to see things for himself noted that even the hometown and residence of former....

Deadly flooding in Nigeria leads to major cholera outbreak; IRC scaling up flood and health response October 21, 2022

2022-10-21T17:36+0200rescue-uk (en)

October 21, 2022 — Recent deadly floods in Nigeria , which have killed over 600 people and displaced 1 million more, have led to a major increase in cholera cases and other preventable diseases, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC is scaling up our response as well as our....

Deadly flooding in Nigeria leads to major cholera outbreak; IRC scaling up flood and health response

2022-10-21T17:27+0200reliefWeb (en)

October 21, 2022 Recent deadly floods in Nigeria , which have killed over 600 people and displaced 1 million more, have led to a major increase in cholera cases and other preventable diseases, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC is scaling up our response as well as our....

Deadly flooding in Nigeria leads to major cholera outbreak; IRC scaling up flood and health response October 21, 2022

2022-10-21T17:12+0200rescue (en)

October 21, 2022 — Recent deadly floods in Nigeria , which have killed over 600 people and displaced 1 million more, have led to a major increase in cholera cases and other preventable diseases, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC is scaling up our response as well as our....

Flood: INC will seek compensation from FG

2022-10-21T16:54+0200opinionnigeria (en)

The organisation of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, Ijaw National Congress, INC, has said that it would institute measures to seek compensation for flood victims from Federal Government, over failure over the years to build dams to contain excess flood waters from Cameron’s Lagdo dam into Nigeria , which has brought disastrous consequences on Nigerians.

REVEALED: Architects list solutions to flooding, seek FG’s collaboration

2022-10-21T15:05+0200opinionnigeria (en)

The Society of Landscape Architects of Nigeria (SLAN) has proffered workable solutions to prevent flooding ravaging the country and called for the Federal Government collaboration. SLAN said this in a statement signed by its President, Mr Amos Alao, on Friday in Lagos.

Here are some sectors of the economy affected by the recent flood in Nigeria

2022-10-21T14:54+0200venturesafrica (en)

Several parts of Nigeria are currently experiencing flooding of immense destructive magnitude. The Nigerian Government said over 2.5 million people have now been affected by the devastating flooding across Benue, Kogi, Anambra and other states. The flood has been linked to heavy rainfalls, adverse....

NLNG warns against storage of LPG at homes

2022-10-21T12:42+0200thenationonlineng (en)

Force majeure is a common clause in contracts, which essentially frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond the control of the parties. The circumstances include war, strike, riot, crime, epidemic or sudden legal changes, which prevent one or....

21.10.2022-Nigeria: Cameroon´s Lagbo Dam Not Responsible for Nigeria´s Flood

2022-10-21T10:01+0200camerounlink (en)

21.10.2022 Nigeria : Cameroon´s Lagbo Dam Not Responsible for Nigeria´s Flood By Abdullateef Salau The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, yesterday dismissed insinuations that the water released from the Lagbo Dam in Cameroun was responsible for this year´s devastating flood in many parts of Nigeria.

Floods: Why FG will not declare state of emergency – Minister

2022-10-21T08:02+0200premiumtimesng (en)

The Nigeria ’s government, on Thursday, said it will not declare a state of emergency on the ravaging flooding in some parts of the country because it is not overwhelmed by the incidents yet. Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, said this during an interview on With over 600 lives lost and....

Minister: Why engineering solutions to flooding have not been implemented

2022-10-20T23:59+0200thecable (en)

Suleiman Adamu, minister of water resources, says Nigeria ’s “economic situation” is the reason engineering solutions that will help address flooding have not been implemented. that Adamu recently said 80 percent of floods in Nigeria is caused by rainfall and not the release of the Lagdo dam.

Minister urges federal government to declare emergency on erosion, environment

2022-10-20T12:02+0200xtra-ng (en)

Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, the Minister of State for Environment, on Thursday, called for the immediate declaration of a state of emergency on erosion ravaging several parts of the country to comprehensively tackle the menace. The Minister emphasized that the measure has become imperative considering the....

Why many states are flooded —FG

2022-10-20T07:51+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

THE Federal Government has said water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is not responsible for the flooding that has devastated parts of Nigeria . While the Senate Committee on Water Resources, like many Nigerians, was of the view that water released from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon was responsible for the....

Why many states are flooded —FG

2022-10-20T06:30+0200tribuneonlineng (en)

THE Federal Government has said water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is not responsible for the flooding that has devastated parts of Nigeria . While the Senate Committee on Water Resources, like many Nigerians, was of the view that water released from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon was responsible for the....

Floods in Nigeria: Building dams and planting trees among steps…

2022-10-20T04:06+0200thenationonlineng (en)

The most important consequences are socio-economic, health-related, ecological and cultural. Socio-economic consequences include the loss of lives, emotional and psychological distress, and destruction of property, social amenities and infrastructure worth billions of naira.

Floods: Anambra, Delta, Kogi, Benue govs beg FG for help

2022-10-19T19:14+0200daylightng (en)

Nigeria n flood. The governors of Delta, Bayelsa, Kogi, Anambra and Benue states yesterday appealed to the Federal Government to immediately come to their aid to avert a looming humanitarian crisis, following the devastating effects of floods in their states.

Record Flooding: $40 Billion Of Damage In Pakistan As Monsoons Devastate South Asia

2022-10-19T18:46+0200forbes (en)

Key Background. Record-breaking rainfall from heavy monsoons across Pakistan left an area the size of Wyoming underwater in August, sweeping away homes and destroying cropland. The flood is believed to be the worst in the country’s 75-year history. Scientists warn climate change is a primary factor....

'We get humanitarian crisis for Bayelsa' 12 Jan 2021

2022-10-19T13:55+0200ghanaweb (en)

Bayelsa State Govnor Douye Diri say di state dey face humanitarian crisis as nearly one million pipo for over 300 communities dey internally displaced by di floods wey don affect many states for Nigeria . Diri tok dis one for broadcast on di impact of di 2022 flood disaster on di state.

Floods: Delta, Kogi, Anambra, Benue govs cry to FG for help

2022-10-19T09:55+0200vanguardngr (en)

According to data released by the Federal Government on Monday, 603 persons have died, two million displaced and hundreds of hectares of farmlands destroyed in this year’s flood across the country, making it the worst ever. 8 LGAs submerged in Anambra —Soludo.

Flood: Residents groan as food, fuel scarcity hits Bayelsa

2022-10-19T08:35+0200tribuneonlineng (en)

Restrictions of inter-state movement of goods and services by the ravaging flood across Nigeria have led to sudden hike in prices of staple food and petroleum products in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. The affected items are sachet water which residents depend on due to absence of potable water, grains and food condiments, among others.

Floods will have consequences on food production – Peter Obi warns

2022-10-19T07:38+0200thecitizenng (en)

The flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has raised concerns about the flood ravaging several parts of the country. He said the ravaging floods will have “deleterious” consequences on food production, as well as orchestrate higher food prices at a time the country is contending with rising food insecurity due to banditry and insurgency.

Flood crisis: Talented Bayelsa artist wails, postpones exhibition, shares photos as water...

2022-10-19T07:14+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

Tombara said on Tuesday, October 18, that he has postponed his art exhibition slated for late October and early November; Although he lamented that everything is at standstill for him at the moment, Tombara believes things will change positively soon. Yenagoa, Bayelsa - It seems that Bayelsa is the....

Flood crisis: Nigerian governor declares 7-day rest for workers in affected state

2022-10-19T07:14+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

in a live broadcast on Tuesday, Governor Diri admitted that the state was facing a humanitarian crisis as more than one million persons have been displaced in local governments like Sagbama, Ekeremor, Southern Ijaw, Ogbia, Yenagoa, Nembe, and Kolokuma Opokuma.

Eni, perché la Nigeria bloccherà le esportazioni di Gnl

2022-10-19T06:53+0200startmag (it)

La società energetica nigeriana Nigeria LNG ha fatto sapere di non poter garantire le spedizioni di gas liquefatto (GNL) dal suo terminale di liquefazione sull’isola di Bonny per cause di forza maggiore: la struttura ha infatti dovuto interrompere le attività per via di un’inondazione. IL RUOLO DI ENI E DELLE SOCIETÀ PETROLIFERE OCCIDENTALI.

Bayelsa Cut Off As Flood Submerges Bridges, East/West Road

2022-10-19T05:01+0200leadership (en)

Bayelsa State has been cut off from the rest of Nigeria as the flood which hit the state has covered bridges and the East-West Road. The state is also threated by health hazards as several hospitals have been submerged by the flood. With the development, Governor Douye Diri has given the civil....

Floods: Build Dams, Desilt Major Rivers, Okowa Urges FG

2022-10-19T04:54+0200thisdayonline (en)

•Diri seeks FG’s support, directs workers to go on one-week break. •Niger Delta Affairs Minister promises medical, infrastructural relief to Bayelsa, Rivers, others. Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa and Peter Uzoho in Lagos Worried by the devastation caused by floods in many states in the country, Delta....

Amazing video as dedicated worshippers attend service in flooded church, some sit in canoe

2022-10-19T04:32+0200hausa-legit-ng (en)

A video of some devout church members who dared flood to attend service has been surfaced online; In the video, both the officiating cleric and the congregants were seen singing with their feet in the flood which took over the floor; Some of the worshippers also came to church in a canoe and this seems not to bother them in any way.

Floods: Gov Diri says one million people displaced in Bayelsa

2022-10-18T19:39+0200premiumtimesng (en)

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on Tuesday said that one million residents have been displaced by the ravaging floods, indicating that the worrisome phenomenon has created a humanitarian crisis beyond the capacity of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor has....

Price of cooking gas may increase further, retailers warn

2022-10-18T18:54+0200tribuneonlineng (en)

The Liquified Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR) says the shutting down of the Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas (NLNG) processing plant may lead to increase in cooking gas price. Mr Umudu Michael, National Chairman, LPGAR, branch of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), told the....

18 Oct 2022 --- A new study has provided evidence that flooding could affect food security for more than 5.6 million people in Africa amid an increase in global floods linked to climate change. Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...

2022-10-18T16:52+0200nutritioninsight (en)

18 Oct 2022 --- A new study has provided evidence that flooding could affect food security for more than 5.6 million people in Africa amid an increase in global floods linked to climate change. Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study stresses the urgent need for....

Peter Obi: Floods will have consequences on food production

2022-10-18T15:53+0200xtra-ng (en)

The flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has raised concerns about the flood ravaging several parts of the country. He said the ravaging floods will have “deleterious” consequences on food production, as well as orchestrate higher food prices at a time the country is contending with rising food insecurity due to banditry and insurgency.

Flood, passivity, and acting urgently to forestall a ruined future

2022-10-18T12:47+0200vanguardngr (en)

It has been reported that more than 500 people have been killed and 90,000 homes submerged, apart from supply chain disruptions. In the North Central, in particular, Koton-karfe and surrounding communities have been seriously impacted while the Orashi area of Rivers State has not been spared.

Nigeria, oltre 600 vittime causa inondazioni da inizio anno Almeno 340.000 ettari di terreno sono stati colpiti, aggravando i timori di interruzioni dell’approvvigionamento alimentare. Più di 1,3 milioni di persone sono state sfollate a causa del disastro ambientale, che ha colpito 33 dei 36 stati....

2022-10-18T11:21+0200informazione (it)

Almeno 340.000 ettari di terreno sono stati colpiti, aggravando i timori di interruzioni dell’approvvigionamento alimentare. Più di 1,3 milioni di persone sono state sfollate a causa del disastro ambientale, che ha colpito 33 dei 36 stati della Nigeria , come affermato dal ministero degli Affari umanitari della nazione.

Nigeria, oltre 600 vittime causa inondazioni da inizio anno

2022-10-18T11:21+0200informazione (it)

Piogge ininterrotte hanno colpito da settimane l'intero Paese africano. Oltre un milione gli sfollati per un'emergenza che potrebbe durare fino a fine novembre. Si teme per… Mondo Inondazioni in Sudafrica , 253 le vittime Le piogge torrenziali hanno provocato inondazioni e smottamenti nella città portuale di Durban e nella provincia… Almeno 340.

Inundaciones en Nigeria: Más de 600 muertos en las peores inundaciones en una década

2022-10-18T08:12+0200eldemocrata (es)

El número de muertos por las peores inundaciones Nigeria En el transcurso de una década, fue testigo de 600 personas, informó el domingo el Ministerio de Asuntos Humanitarios del país. Según el ministerio, más de dos millones de personas se han visto afectadas por las inundaciones que se han....

Nigeria: Governor Diri Approves N450 Million for Bayelsa Flood Victims

2022-10-18T01:07+0200allafrica (en)

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved an initial sum of N450 million for the relocation of persons displaced by the flood across the state to higher grounds and for the provision of relief materials. This came as thousands of travellers were stranded on the dilapidated East-West Road with....

Energy & Environment — House Dems seek answers on Jackson water funds

2022-10-18T00:28+0200thehill (en)

FILE – A trickle of water comes out of the faucet of Mary Gaines a resident of the Golden Keys Senior Living apartments in her kitchen in Jackson, Miss., Sept. 1, 2022. The NAACP said Tuesday, Sept. 27, that Mississippi is discriminating against Jackson’s majority-Black population by diverting badly....

Nigeria Floods Kill Hundreds and Displace Over a Million

2022-10-17T20:39+0200nytimes (en)

Nigeria is suffering its worst flooding in a decade, with vast areas of farmland, infrastructure and 200,000 homes partly or wholly destroyed. Then there are the lives that have been lost. At least 603 lives have died, more than 2,400 other people injured and over 1.4 million displaced.

Declare emergency on floods, Bayelsa lawmakers urge Buhari

2022-10-17T20:08+0200punchng (en)

…as Reps’ panel investigate Ecological Fund releases, expenditure. Members of the National Assembly from Bayelsa State have called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to declare a state of emergency on the floods that have ravaged parts of the state.

Flood: Bayelsa completely severed from Nigeria, NASS caucus laments

2022-10-17T18:53+0200tribuneonlineng (en)

Members of the Bayelsa Caucus in the National Assembly on Monday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare state of emergency on flood sequel to the devastation caused by the perennial floods that sacked thousands of Bayelsans from their ancestral homes and communities.

Floods in Nigeria: Over 600 killed and 200,000 homes destroyed as devastating floods wreak havoc on African country

2022-10-17T17:49+0200worldakkam (en)

Abuja, October 17: More than 600 people have died in Nigeria as devastating floods ravage the African country. More than 2 million people were affected by the floods and more than 200,000 homes were completely or partially destroyed, CNN reported, citing Nigeria’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.

Over 600 people killed as catastrophic floods wreak havoc in Nigeria

2022-10-17T13:37+0200nigeriasun (en)

Abuja [ Nigeria ], October 17 (ANI): More than 600 people have been killed in Nigeria as catastrophic floods leave the African country devastated. CNN reported quoting the humanitarian affairs ministry of Nigeria that more than 2 million people have been affected by floods and over 200,000 homes have been completely or partially destroyed.

World News | Over 600 People Killed as Catastrophic Floods Wreak Havoc in Nigeria

2022-10-17T12:30+0200latestly (en)

Abuja [ Nigeria ], October 17 (ANI): More than 600 people have been killed in Nigeria as catastrophic floods leave the African country devastated. CNN reported quoting the humanitarian affairs ministry of Nigeria that more than 2 million people have been affected by floods and over 200,000 homes have been completely or partially destroyed.

More than 600 killed as floods wreak havoc in Nigeria

2022-10-17T12:17+0200aninews (en)

Abuja [ Nigeria ], October 17 (ANI): More than 600 people have been killed in Nigeria as catastrophic floods leave the African country devastated. CNN reported quoting the humanitarian affairs ministry of Nigeria that more than 2 million people have been affected by floods and over 200,000 homes have been completely or partially destroyed.

Institutional Governance Gaps Exacerbate Flooding in Nigeria — Nextier

2022-10-17T10:42+0200authorityngr (en)

By Chukwuma Okoli & Ndu Nwokolo. Flooding has been identified as the most devastating natural disaster in the world and has remained the most recurring natural disaster in Nigeria . The frequency, intensity and impacts of flooding have worsened in Nigeria over the years.

Flood: 603 die, over 2.5m affected nationwide

2022-10-17T09:35+0200pointblanknews (en)

Similarly, the government said 603 people died in different parts of the country following the flood, with 121,318 houses partially damaged and 82,053 houses totally damaged, and thousands of hectares of farmlands swept off. Speaking at a press conference Sunday in Abuja, Minister of Humanitarian....

Flooding in states

2022-10-17T06:38+0200thenationonlineng (en)

The communities affected include Okwagbe Water-skier, Okwagbe Inland, Ophorigbala, Otutuama, Otor-Edo, Otu-Jeremi, Agbowhiame, Edjophe, Iwhrekan, Ughevwughe, Iwhrekeka, Esaba, Ighwrogun, Erhuwaren, Obi-Ayagha, Okwemor, Otor-Owahwa, Ewu-Otor, Orere, Assah, Etefe, Gbaregolor, Olodiama,, Omafuvwe,....

Five states at risk as floods claim 603 lives, damage 82,000 homes

2022-10-17T03:17+0200guardian-ng (en)

As Nigeria ns continue to lament the impact of flooding across the country, the Federal Government has said the country was not yet out of the wood, disclosing that five states are still at risk of experiencing flooding up to November, this year. This came as it disclosed that the natural disaster....

Nigeria not safe yet says FG after floods claim 603 lives

2022-10-16T22:50+0200vanguardngr (en)

As Nigeria ns continue to lament the impacts of flooding across the country, the federal government has said the country was not yet out of the wood, disclosing that five states are still at risk of experiencing flooding up to November, this year. This came as it disclosed that the natural disaster....

Meteo Cronaca diretta: (Video) Nigeria, drammatiche inondazione provocano più di 500 vittime, leggi articolo completo

2022-10-16T09:10+0200ilmeteo (it)

Le inondazioni in 27 dei 36 Stati della Nigeria e nella capitale hanno colpito mezzo milione di persone provocando 100.000 sfollati e più di 500 feriti; lo stato africano sta combattendo contro le peggiori inondazioni dell'ultimo decennio: da inizio 2022 sono stati più di 500 i morti a causa delle....

Inondazioni Nigeria. Centinaia di morti, oltre 1,4 mln di sfollati. Migliaia di case danneggiate, terreni distrutti

2022-10-15T18:46+0200agenpress (it)

AgenPress – Più di 1,4 milioni di persone sono state sfollate e circa 500 persone sono morte in alcune delle peggiori inondazioni che la Nigeria abbia mai visto in un decennio, ha affermato mercoledì il ministero umanitario del paese. A partire da martedì, “oltre 1,4 milioni di persone sono state....

Nigeria, le conseguenze delle inondazioni nello stato sudorientale di Anambra

2022-10-15T17:04+0200tiscali-it (it)

I residenti guadano le strade allagate e gli sfollati si asciugano i vestiti su una sponda erbosa mentre forti piogge devastano lo stato sud-orientale di Anambra durante le peggiori inondazioni della Nigeria in un decennio. Una barca si e' capovolta venerdi' scorso durante l'inondazione del fiume....

Blame Government For Flooding In Nigeria –Jakpor

2022-10-15T06:03+0200leadership (en)

Can you give an insight into climate change and the implications it has on people’s lives and properties? The climate impacts vary. Some regions of the world are experiencing above normal heat while others are experiencing cold. The floods in India and Bangladesh this year have displaced over 9 million people.

Inundaciones en Nigeria: cientos de muertos y más de 1,4 millones de desplazados

2022-10-14T02:30+0200101noticias (es)

Más de 1,4 millones de personas han sido desplazadas y unas 500 personas han muerto en algunas de las peores inundaciones que ha visto Nigeria en una década, dijo el miércoles el ministerio humanitario del país. Hasta el martes, «más de 1,4 millones de personas fueron desplazadas, se ha informado de la muerte de unas 500 personas, 790.

13 ott 2022, 16:06 Federico Brescia Meteo: piogge torrenziali ed eventi catastrofici sempre più frequenti, 86 milioni di persone in più vivono in aree a rischio alluvionale, i video

2022-10-13T16:50+02003bmeteo (it)

Sempre più inondazioni nel mondo. Gli eventi atmosferici catastrofici negli ultimi anni sono aumentati a dismisura a causa dei cambiamenti climatici ed è un problema che se non viene preso seriamente in considerazione continuerà ad aggravarsi sempre di più.

NEMA supports 150 flood-hit households in Yobe

2022-10-13T10:38+0200sundiatapost (en)

By NABILU BALARABE DAMATURU- The North-East Zone of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has assisted 150 households displaced by flood in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe. Dr Mohammad Goje, Executive Secretary, Yobe Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) disclosed this to the....

NEMA supports 150 flood-hit households in Yobe

2022-10-13T10:17+0200guardian-ng (en)

The North-East Zone of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has assisted 150 households displaced by flood in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe. Dr Mohammad Goje, Executive Secretary, of Yobe Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Thursday.

FG: Extent of Damage to Roads, Other Public Infrastructure by Floods Not Yet Known

2022-10-13T05:55+0200thisdayonline (en)

•More communities, homes submerged as Diri sympathises with victims. •FEMA tells Abuja residents to brace up for more floods. Deji Elumoye, Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja and Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The federal government has explained that the extent of damage to roads and other public....

Managing Disaster Risks in an Interconnected World

2022-10-12T22:40+0200sdg-iisd-org (en)

By Jack O’Connor, Senior Scientist, UN University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), and Caitlyn Eberle, Research Associate, UNU-EHS. Our world is facing an unprecedented level of disasters, from record-breaking heatwaves and floods to historic droughts and wildfires.

Brace up for more flooding, NiMet tells Nigerians

2022-10-12T17:09+0200pulse (en)

Why there would be more floods: While stating the part of the country which would be most affected, coupled with dams being left open by the neighbouring countries, Matazu noted that there will be more floods. The DG warned, " from the information we’re getting from NIHSA we’re going to see more floods.

4h Prepare for more flood - NiMet tells Nigerians

2022-10-12T16:16+0200ghanaweb (en)

The Nigeria n Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) have cautioned Nigerians in some states, especially in the North Central, South East, and the South Western States that they should be expecting more floods soon. The Director-General, NiMet, Prof.

NiMet warned Nigerians to prepare for more flooding

2022-10-12T16:03+0200nigerianeye (en)

Nigeria n Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned Nigerians to expect more flooding in the coming days, following the information obtained from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). NiMet Director General, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, gave the warning in Abuja at a workshop on Hydro-meteorological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS).

A Harvest of Floods in Nigeria: Institutional and Governance Gaps in Nigeria’s Disaster Risk Management

2022-10-12T15:38+0200reliefWeb (en)

Attachments Flooding has been identified as the most devastating natural disaster in the world and has remained the most recurring natural disaster in Nigeria (Haider, 2019). The frequency, intensity and impacts of flooding have worsened in Nigeria over the years.

NiMet warned Nigerians to prepare for more flooding

2022-10-12T15:05+0200dailypost (en)

Nigeria n Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned Nigerians to expect more flooding in the coming days, following the information obtained from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). NiMet Director General, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, gave the warning in Abuja at a workshop on Hydro-meteorological Status and Outlook System (HydroSOS).

You Should Prepare For More Floods – Nigerian Agencies, NiMet, NIHSA Warn States

2022-10-12T12:05+0200saharareporters (en)

The Nigeria n Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) have said there is likelihood of more states experiencing floods in the coming days, especially in the North Central, South East and South Western States. The Director-General, NiMet, Prof.

Prepare For More Flood, NiMet Tells Nigerians

2022-10-11T22:46+0200dailyreviewonline-ng (en)

The Nigeria n Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) have said there is likelihood of more states experiencing floods in the coming days, especially in the North Central, South East and South Western States. Director-General, NiMet, Prof.

Not Over Yet, More Flooding In North-Central, South-Eastern States – NiMet...

2022-10-11T17:46+0200thewillnigeria (en)

“We are going to see more of these floods in the north-central states as we have seen in Kogi and also south-eastern and southwestern states as we are beginning to see in Anambra and some parts of Southwest.” While speaking at the HydroSOS workshop hosted by the Nigeria n Meteorological Agency in....

Expect More Flooding In North-Central, South-Eastern States – NiMet

2022-10-11T16:30+0200leadership (en)

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that States in the North-Central and South-Eastern zones of Nigeria should brace up for more flooding. The director-general of NiMet, Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, stated this on the sideline of the ongoing Hydro-meteorological status and outlook system (HydroSOS) in Abuja on Tuesday.

76 dead after ferry boat capsizes on flooded Nigerian river

2022-10-10T16:00+0200newsnow-co-uk (en)

Oct. 10 (UPI) -- An overloaded ferry boat carrying more than 80 people capsized while crossing a flooded river in Nigeria 's Anambra state, killing nearly everyone on board, authorities said. On Sunday, President Muhammad Buhari confirmed in a statement on Twitter that 76 of the 85 people aboard the boat had drowned.

76 dead after Nigeria boat capsizes while crossing flooded river in Nigeria Anambra state

2022-10-10T15:33+0200upi (en)

Oct. 10 (UPI) -- An overloaded ferry boat carrying more than 80 people capsized while crossing a flooded river in Nigeria 's Anambra state, killing nearly everyone on board, authorities said. On Sunday, President Muhammad Buhari confirmed in a statement on Twitter that 76 of the 85 people aboard the boat had drowned.

Flooding: NASRDA Provides Data On Natural Disasters

2022-10-10T15:13+0200sundiatapost (en)

By Ijeoma Olorunfemi. Abuja – The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), says it has been availing relevant agencies of government with data on natural disasters including flooding. Dr Felix Alle, Head, Media and Corporate Communications, reacting to the contributions of the....

Peter Obi expresses sadness over loss of 76 lives in Anambra flood

2022-10-10T00:22+0200pulse (en)

Obi sends condolence message: Obi also extended his concerns to victims of flooding in other parts of the country, especially Nasarawa State where a rice farm and mill valued at $20m has reportedly been destroyed by flood. Flood crisis: Pulse reports that flood is currently ravaging Kogi, Jigawa,....

Nigeria: Flood-Tolerant Maize Variety Underway - Agric Institute

2022-10-09T23:07+0200allafrica (en)

The Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Zaria, has nearly completed its research to develop a maize seed variety that can withstand flooding for a period of time. Professor Mohammed Ishiyaku Faguji, the executive director of the institute, disclosed this to Daily Trust on Sunday in an interview in Zaria.

How climate change is wreaking havoc on communities in Niger Delta

2022-10-06T20:33+0200downtoearth (en)

The communities living in the oil-rich Niger Delta have been devastated by recurring floods. The lack of efforts to safeguard these communities or help them adapt to the conditions brought on by climate change has left them vulnerable and helpless. The region is home to about 30 million people and....

Nigeria Reiterates Commitment to Leverage Space for Disaster Management

2022-10-04T19:36+0200africanews (en)

The Nigeria n Minister of Science, Technology and innovation, Senator Dr Adeleke Mamora, has stated that space science and technology remains the most suitable solution for early flood detection and response in the country. Senator Mamora made this statement at the opening ceremony of a workshop on....

Peter Obi Charges FG To Address Flood Problem, Seeks Support For Victims

2022-10-02T20:16+0200informationng (en)

Peter Obi. Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi , has lamented the scourge of flood in Nigeria which had recently wreaked havoc in villages and displaced thousands of people across the country. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had claimed recently that over 300 people had....

West Africa: How Flood Affected 75,000 Childrens in Nigeria, Niger Republic - Save the Children International

2022-10-02T01:51+0200allafrica (en)

As 2022 flood continues to sack communities, Save the Children International, SCI, disclosed how flood crisis has affected 75,000 children in Nigeria and Niger Republic. This was contained in a statement issued by SCI, which also made it known that heavy downpours will pound southern Niger and northern Nigeria until end of September 2022.

Flood Erodes Kano Farmlands As Reports Show Bleaker Future Across States

2022-09-28T13:06+0200humangle (en)

Tsoho got on his motorcycle and rode to the edge of the woods. Then he started trekking. A few steps in, he observed the damage done to his neighbours’ farms by the recent downpour. “Water submerged plants and uprooted some,” he recalled. But he silently hoped that his rice would remain undamaged, especially as water rarely affects it negatively.

TIMELINE: Over 250 persons killed by flood in four months

2022-09-26T17:00+0200thecable (en)

After a terrible flood devastated different parts of Nigeria in 2012, seven million people were affected, over 300 persons killed and 2.1 million displaced. It took some of them months to get back on their feet. Some probably never recovered. It was described as the worst flooding in five decades.

Reportan al menos cinco muertos en Filipinas por el paso del tifón Noru

2022-09-26T05:56+0200televisa (es)

Cinco rescatistas murieron en Filipinas luego de ser enviados a un pueblo inundado durante el paso del poderoso tifón Noru, informaron las autoridades Unas 75 mil personas fueron evacuadas de sus casas antes de la llegada de la tormenta Cinco rescatistas murieron en Filipinas luego de ser enviados....

2023: Civil Defence to deploy 30,000 operatives

2022-09-25T15:35+0200sunnewsonline (en)

Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu is procuring fake Christian groups to divide the Church – Babachir UNGA77: AUDA-NEPAD boss says joint fight against IFFs will enhance SDG-2030, AU-Agenda 2063 actualisation. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is to deploy 30,000 operatives to ensure peace during.

How flood affected 75,000 children in Nigeria, Niger Republic – SCI

2022-09-25T10:25+0200vanguardngr (en)

This was contained in a statement issued by SCI, which also made it known that heavy downpours will pound southern Niger and northern Nigeria until end of September 2022. The statement reads in part, “More than 150,000 people, of which about half are children, have been severely affected by floods in Niger and Nigeria in recent weeks.

La Repregunta. Raquel Chan: “En la ciencia argentina, la resistencia al mundo del agro es muy minoritaria”

2022-09-25T05:05+0200lanacion-AR (es)

La ciencia de los commodities. -Es decir que esa semilla transgénica se transforma a medida de las regiones donde se va a sembrar finalmente. -Se produce por cruzamiento sexual. Una semilla que está muy mejorada para crecer en determinada región, es cruzada con la soja o con el trigo HB4 y de esa....

Nigeria: Jigawa Flood - Death Toll Rises to 92 As Governor Travels On Holiday

2022-09-24T06:31+0200allafrica (en)

, has increased to 92. This is as the Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru, has come under intense criticism for travelling abroad on holiday without visiting victims of the disaster. According to the spokesperson of the police in the state, Lawan Adam, the death toll from the flood between August and September has increased to 92.

The killer floods

2022-09-22T01:10+0200tribuneonlineng (en)

As in previous years, floods are currently ravaging the country, claiming lives and property. Last week, residents of Lagos State lamented the impact of heavy rain and the floods that affected several parts of the state. The early morning rain, which lasted for about four hours, caused floods in....

Le inondazioni uccidono oltre 300 persone in Nigeria quest'anno e potrebbero peggiorare - Agenzia di emergenza

2022-09-20T22:05+0200marketscreener (it)

Le inondazioni in Nigeria hanno ucciso almeno 300 persone quest'anno e la situazione potrebbe peggiorare a causa delle forti piogge e degli effetti dell'acqua in eccesso proveniente da una diga in Camerun che interesserà 14 Stati nigeriani, ha detto l'agenzia di gestione dei disastri.

La Nigeria affronta le peggiori inondazioni degli ultimi anni | FOTO

2022-09-20T16:00+0200meteoweb (it)

La Nigeria sta affrontando le sue peggiori inondazioni in un decennio con oltre 300 persone uccise nel 2022, di cui almeno 20 questa settimana, mentre le autorità affermano che la situazione è “fuori dal nostro controllo” Le inondazioni in 27 dei 36 stati della Nigeria e nella capitale hanno colpito mezzo milione di persone , tra cui 100.

Dire Effects of West Africa’s Yearly Floods

2022-09-20T08:58+0200climateadaptationplatform (en)

Yearly floods in the capital and major cities in West Africa are causing misery to its residents – claiming lives, damaging infrastructure and properties, and creating gridlock. Heavy rains have significantly increased in the past 30 years. A study by Christopher Taylor of the UK Centre for Ecology....

Jigawa Records 29 New Deaths As Toll From Flooding Tops 90

2022-09-18T22:09+0200thebridgenewsng (en)

No fewer than 29 more people have lost their lives to flood-related incidents in Jigawa as waters continue to submerge communities in various parts of the state. This brings to 92 the death toll from such circumstances, police authorities in the north-western state have said.

Over 300 people killed by flood in Nigeria in 2022 alone – SCI

2022-09-15T18:57+0200dailypost (en)

More than 300 people have reportedly died from flooding in Nigeria in 2022 alone while 150,000 people, half of who, are children, have been severely affected by floods in recent weeks. This is according to Save the Children International (SCI), which warned that decades of conflict and insecurity,....

National Issues15 mins ago Government should act, not talk- Jigawa State is in danger of being perished away by flooding -By Mudassir Turakee ...it is high time we stopped taking pride in importing foreigners to Nigeria for construction exercises. This does nothing but...

2022-09-15T17:56+0200opinionnigeria (en)

While some of the PDP aspirants like of Dr. Nuruddeen Muhammad (Northeast Senatorial District), Gambo Gujungu (Ringim/ Taura Federal Constituency,) Mustapha Sule Lamido (Jigawa State gubernatorial flag- bearer), etc are busy reaching out to the places affected by this prevailing disaster of flooding....

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monitoring/monthly-report/global/202208

2022-09-15T08:21+0200ncdc-noaa (en)

For August, the climatological rain belts and dry zones are generally at or near their northernmost positions as seen in the top panel. The Asian monsoon covers southeast Asia, the northern Indian Ocean and extends out into the Pacific Ocean. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) positions over....