The collapse of the Alau dam in Borno State has led to severe flooding, resulting in at least 30 deaths and impacting over one million residents, prompting urgent evacuations.
Residents claim food prices have surged since the flood destroyed the central market, highlighting the economic repercussions of the disaster alongside the immediate loss of life.
The National Emergency Management Agency confirmed that the death toll is expected to rise as efforts to document displaced individuals begin, indicating a potential increase to nearly two million affected.
West Africa, facing unprecedented flooding, has seen more than 2.3 million people affected this year, reflecting a threefold increase compared to last year, raising alarms about climate impacts.
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