Heavy Rain, Storms Cause Chaos in Nigeria
At least 11 people have died during floods in Niger State as hundreds were left homeless in Lagos State after hours of heavy rain.
-
Nigeria:
11 Die in Niger Flood Disaster
Leadership, 10 July 2017
Eleven persons have been confirmed dead in a flood disaster caused by a five hours downpour in Suleja and part of Tafa local government areas of Niger State at the weekend even as… Read more »
-
Nigeria:
Panic As Flood Takes Over Lagos
Daily Trust, 10 July 2017
The entire Lagos metropolis is currently submerged following heavy downpour which started about a week ago. Read more »
(file photo).
-
Nigeria:
10 Missing, Two Confirmed Dead in Flood Near Abuja
Premium Times, 10 July 2017
Two people died and at least 10 are missing after floods swept across parts of Suleja, near Abuja weekend, the chairman of Suleja Local Government, Abdullahi Maje, said. Read more »
-
Nigeria:
Family of Eight Feared Dead As Flood Ravages Suleja
Premium Times, 9 July 2017
A flood which followed many hours of downpour displaced many homes and caused deaths in Suleja, Niger State, on Sunday, witnesses said. Read more »
-
Nigeria:
11 Killed, Houses Submerged As Rain Wreaks Havoc in Two Niger LGs
This Day, 10 July 2017
Eleven persons were at the weekend confirmed dead in a flood disaster caused by a five-hour downpour in Suleja and parts of Tafa Local Government Areas of Niger State even as many… Read more »
-
Nigeria:
Flood Kills 11 in Niger
Vanguard, 10 July 2017
Eleven people have been reported dead as a result of flooding in Suleja and Tafa Local Government areas of Niger State. Read more »
-
Nigeria:
Again! Flood Renders Scores Homeless in Ibadan
Vanguard, 10 July 2017
For the second time in three weeks, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, experienced another frightening flooding yesterday, after a downpour which rendered scores homeless. Read more »
-
Nigeria:
'How to Save Lagos From Flood Disasters, Others'
Guardian, 10 July 2017
Days of pounding rains that left many homes, shopping facilities and roads in Lagos metropolis flooded have raised fresh concerns over master plans and dredging for new estates. Read more »
