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Nigeria is facing the worst floods in a decade with casualties peaking at over 300. At least 20 people died because of floods this week itself. Reports are indicative that of the 36 states, 27 were affected. The capital city is also not spared
Nigeria is facing the worst floods in a decade with casualties peaking at over 300. At least 20 people died because of floods this week itself. Reports are indicative that of the 36 states, 27 were affected. The capital city is also not spared. Floods have affected properties and a million people were relocated, besides destroying crops on several hectares of land, which will have a telling effect on the country’s food availability.
The most populous country in Africa-Nigeria- records flooding every year. Experts say the perennial natural calamity is mostly man-made. The country is slack in implementing environmental guidelines and is facing inadequate infrastructure to face the challenge of flooding. The water overflows from nearby rivers. Because of excessive rainfalls, a larger quantity of water is released from the Lagdo dam situated in neighbouring Cameroon’s northern region.
Importantly, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NEMA), predicted more floods in 2022 than last year due to more than expected rainfalls and consequent release of water from dams. Recently, Nigeria’s disaster management agency alerted states of serious consequences” in the coming weeks as two of the country’s dams have started overflowing. NEMA warned states to relocate people staying near rivers and low-lying areas.
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The floods have also destroyed crops in many farmlands mostly in the northern region, where most of the food products are grown. This could further accentuate shortages in the food supply, adding to the woes of the people.
