Floods in Nigeria: worst flooding in decades leaves thousands trapped
Up to one million people are believed to have been affected by devastating flooding in northeastern Nigeria.According to the UN, as of September 10, more than 414,000 people have been hit, 37 have been injured and at least 40,000 have been killed. About XNUMX XNUMX people were registered in three camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which originally housed people fleeing violence. As assessments continue, the number of people affected is expected to increase.
“This is a catastrophic blow to a state already battered by more than a decade of violent conflict that has weakened systems and infrastructure. It was the worst flooding Maiduguri has seen in more than 30 years. Families are displaced, IDP camps are filling up and hundreds of thousands of people are in urgent need of assistance. This number is expected to increase in the coming days. Our thoughts are with all those affected. “Dr. Hussaini Abdu, Country Director of CARE Nigeria, said.
Des inondations historiques ont touché des centaines de milliers de personnes dans le nord-est du Nigéria - CARE
Des inondations soudaines dévastatrices ont balayé la région du nord-est du Nigéria (dans le conseil métropolitain de Maiduguri (MMC) et les zones de gouvernement local de Jere (LGA)), affectant des centaines de milliers de personnes, submergeant des milliers de maisons et détruisant des biens...
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