Since June 2022, Nigerians in 13 states have been battling severe floods, while residents in 20 other states have been mildly affected. The impact is worrying: homes destroyed, sources of income depleted, and sadly, families and loved ones lost.
Key takeaways:
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Thirty-three states in Nigeria are battling the devastating impact of flooding, resulting in the loss of lives and property.
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Although this has happened for several years due to climate change, the release of water from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon has further exacerbated the impact of the flood in these communities.
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While the government must take immediate steps to cushion the impact of the floods on Nigerians, it must also implement long-term solutions to mitigate further climate change impacts in the future.
This is the worst incident of flooding Nigeria has had since 2012. According to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya
