Central Nigeria has experienced devastating floods resulting in over 3,018 displaced residents and 265 destroyed homes. The death toll has reached 151, with recovery operations ongoing as search teams locate the missing. Torrential rains affected Mokwa in Niger State, with fears of more rainfall exacerbating the situation. President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences and announced support for relief efforts. Locals share harrowing experiences of loss. Experts attribute the increased flooding frequency to climate change and poor infrastructure, underlining its annual threat during the rainy season.
We lost everything, the families. We don't have anywhere else to go, the property has gone, Mohammed Tanko, a local, told Al Jazeera.
Flooding is a regular threat during Nigeria's six-month rainy season, but experts say the frequency and severity of these disasters are increasing due to climate change, unregulated construction, and poor drainage infrastructure.
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