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ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA, JUL 28 – Persistent flooding in Adamawa State displaced 5,560 people and forced hippopotamuses into communities, causing at least one fatal attack, officials said.
- Between July 27 and 29, heavy rainfall caused sudden floods in five communities around Yola, Adamawa state in northeastern Nigeria, resulting in at least 25 deaths and forcing 5,560 people to leave their homes.
- The flooding resulted from Nigeria's wet season, exacerbated by climate change and poor infrastructure, causing severe damage across 34 states and displacing over a million people this year.
- The floods forced wildlife, including hippopotamuses, to invade populated areas in Adamawa, leading to one reported death and raising concerns due to laws protecting animals.
- NEMA highlighted the significant role of governmental and non-governmental partners in managing relief efforts, establishing a camp at Aliyu Musdafa College with basic necessities provided.
- Officials called for immediate action from environmental and wildlife authorities to prevent additional fatalities, emphasizing that the floods highlight the serious consequences of changing climate patterns on Nigeria's rainy season.
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Floods Kill at Least 25 People in Northeastern Nigeria
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least 25 people died and 11 more have gone missing after a heavy downpour triggered flash flooding in Nigeria's northeastern state of Adamawa, a federal agency said Tuesday. World News | Floods Kill at Least 25 People in Northeastern Nigeria.
Devastating Floods in Nigeria: A Struggle Against Nature | Science-Environment
Recent flash floods in Nigeria's northeastern Adamawa state have claimed at least 25 lives, with 11 others missing. The disaster has displaced 5,560 residents, prompting the establishment of a relief camp. Climate change and excessive rain worsen the region's flooding during the wet season.
At least five people have died and 55 others have been injured in severe flooding in the Nigerian state of Adamawa. The floods, caused by heavy rainfall, have submerged homes and displaced residents. Many people have been evacuated by boat and are now seeking shelter in temporary camps.
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