Nigeria Floods: Death Toll Rises to Over 200

The death toll from floods in the Nigerian town of Mokwa has risen to over 200, with 500 people still missing. The floods, described as the worst in 60 years, swept through the town after heavy rain, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Rescue efforts have been halted as authorities believe no one could still be alive. The Nigerian Red Cross and National Emergency Management Agency have released statements on the disaster, with the latter beginning to provide relief packages to affected people.

At least 151 people have been confirmed dead and over 3,000 displaced after heavy rainfall caused flooding in the town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria. The flooding affected over 500 households across three communities, with search-and-rescue operations ongoing. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the activation of the national emergency response center to assist the state, with relief materials and temporary shelter assistance being deployed. Residents are mourning the dead and lamenting the destruction caused in the town, a major trading hub.

At least 111 people were killed in a northern Nigerian market town after torrential rain caused severe flooding. The flooding occurred in the town of Mokwa, where farmers sell their produce to traders from southern Nigeria. The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency reported heavy rainfall after midnight, but did not specify the amount. The flooding has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the region, which is already experiencing the effects of climate change, including prolonged dry spells and severe flooding during the brief wet season. Local officials predict the death toll will rise, and community leaders have called for the construction of flood-control infrastructure to mitigate future risks.