Dozens Killed As Floods Wreak Havoc in Nigerian State
Aminu Masari, the governor of Katsina State, says that at least 44 people have been reported killed after a heavy downpour in Jibia. Dozens have been declared missing and thousands of people rendered homeless.
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Nigeria:
44 Dead, 20 Missing After Katsina Downpour
Guardian, 17 July 2018
At least, 44 persons lost their lives in the early hours of yesterday following a downpour that lasted over two hours and wreaked havoc in 10 communities in Jibia Local Government… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Katsina Flood Death Toll Rises to 58
This Day, 18 July 2018
The death toll from the flood that ravaged 10 villages in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday has risen to 58 as more corpses were said to have been discovered… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Govt Begins Construction of Dykes to Prevent Flooding - Official
Vanguard, 17 July 2018
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of dykes to protect the nation's river bodies and minimise risks that could arise from flooding. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Katsina Flood - Death Toll Rises to 44
Premium Times, 16 July 2018
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday said over 44 people had lost their lives while 20 others were still missing following the Sunday flood disaster in Jibia Local… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Osinbajo Visits As Death Toll in Katsina Flood Rises to 52
Guardian, 18 July 2018
Flooding caused by torrential rains on Nigeria's border with Niger has left more than 52 people dead and another 20 missing in Katsina State, the emergency services said yesterday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Flood Kills 44, Destroys 500 Houses in Katsina
This Day, 17 July 2018
No fewer than 44 persons were feared dead and scores missing as flood wreaked havoc in 10 communities in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday night. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Jibia Flood Update - 44 People Killed, 20 Missing - Masari
Vanguard, 16 July 2018
Gov Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday said over 44 persons loss their lives while 20 others are still missing following the Sunday flood disaster in Jibia Local Government… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rainstorm Kills 38, Damages Over 200 Houses in Katsina
Premium Times, 16 July 2018
The Katsina State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said that 38 persons had lost their lives following a rainstorm in Jibia Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dozens Killed As Floods Wreak Havoc in Katsina
This Day, 16 July 2018
No fewer than 25 persons were reportedly killed, 90 houses destroyed, over 260 livestock confirmed dead, several people declared missing and properties worth millions of naira were… Read more »