The Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa districts of Mokwa town experienced the worst effects, with the area's District Head, Muhammad Shaba Aliyu, remarking that it had been "60 years" since the community endured such a catastrophic flooding event. In the wake of this disaster, he appealed for support from the government, stressing the urgent need for assistance.
This flooding marks the onset of the rainy season in Nigeria, a time that has historically brought similar devastation. In 2024, significant rainfall has once again led to loss of life, displacement, and extensive damage to infrastructure in northern parts of the country. The memory of the tragic floods in 2022 still looms large, during which approximately 1.3 million people were displaced and over 600 fatalities were reported.
Local officials are now calling for comprehensive action to mitigate future flooding and protect vulnerable communities from the impacts of climate change and seasonal weather patterns.
This flooding marks the onset of the rainy season in Nigeria, a time that has historically brought similar devastation. In 2024, significant rainfall has once again led to loss of life, displacement, and extensive damage to infrastructure in northern parts of the country. The memory of the tragic floods in 2022 still looms large, during which approximately 1.3 million people were displaced and over 600 fatalities were reported.
Local officials are now calling for comprehensive action to mitigate future flooding and protect vulnerable communities from the impacts of climate change and seasonal weather patterns.
