Mokwa Flood: On May 28, 2025, flooding caused by heavy rainfall submerged the market town of Mokwa in Niger State, Nigeria, causing severe damage. Based on the number of bodies found and records from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), The flood led to a death toll of 111 people.
The Director General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar also said that while talking to the head of the district, The district head estimated that the flooding killed more than 200 people, including children, left 500 residents missing, injured at least 121 others and affected more than 3,000 houses, including 265 destroyed.
A sad scenario we are witnessing before the rains become serious, what should be put in place before the rain gets heavier?
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