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Tragic storm in Nigeria: Over 100 dead after floods in Mokwa!
Severe flooding in Mokwa, Nigeria claims over 100 lives. Causes: Heavy rains and climate change.
Tragic storm in Nigeria: Over 100 dead after floods in Mokwa!
In Nigeria, a severe storm with hours of rain has caused devastating floods that have already killed more than 100 people. The disaster occurred in particular in the town of Mokwa, where the estimate of the director of the National Disaster Management Agency Nema indicates that there are around 115 fatalities. Over 50 houses were destroyed in these floods, and many residents were swept away or are missing. Due to the difficult conditions during the rescue work, the full extent of the tragedy only became visible days later, reports the Bietigheimer Zeitung.
In recent weeks there have been massive floods in Nigeria, which have far-reaching consequences. Der Spiegel reports at least 111 deaths in Mokwa alone. However, this number could continue to rise as many people are still missing. The situation in Nigeria has worsened due to heavy rains, and the UN has classified the floods as the worst in the last decade. 34 of the 36 states are affected, dramatically worsening the humanitarian situation.
Humanitarian crisis
The dramatic weather conditions have not only led to an increase in flooding, but also a spike in cholera cases in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. Nearly 7,500 cases have been recorded and there have been more than 300 deaths from cholera in the last week and a half. In addition, respiratory diseases and skin diseases have increased due to poor hygienic conditions. The population urgently needs basic relief supplies such as tents, food, drinking water and hygiene products.
The current situation in Nigeria is alarming and requires international attention. As recovery efforts continue in Mokwa, questions remain as to how the country will deal with the devastating impacts of climate change and its implications for human security. More than 200,000 people have already lost their homes and the humanitarian crisis is expected to worsen if recently raised concerns about climate change are not taken seriously.