Devastating Floods in Nigeria Claim Over 236 Lives, Displace Thousands

Nigerian citizens are still reeling from the aftermath of devastating floods that have ravaged 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to the National Emergency Management Agency's (NEMA) 2025 Flood Dashboard, over 236 people have lost their lives in the flooding, with Niger State recording the highest number of fatalities at 163. The floods have also displaced 135,764 individuals, with 115 declared missing and 826 others injured. Furthermore, 47,708 houses were damaged, and 62,653 farmlands were destroyed across the affected states.

Key Takeaways:

• The floods have affected a total of 409,714 Nigerians across 117 Local Government Areas, with thousands displaced and extensive damage recorded to homes and farmlands.
• Niger State recorded the highest number of fatalities with 163 deaths, followed by Adamawa with 59.
• The floods have also displaced 135,764 persons, with 115 declared missing and 826 others injured.
• The affected population includes 188,118 children, 125,307 women, 77,423 men, 18,866 elderly persons, and 2,418 persons with disabilities.
• Adamawa topped the chart with 60,608 affected and 23,077 displaced persons, followed by Lagos with 57,951 affected and 3,680 displaced.
• Imo State was affected with 26,041 persons and 13,254 displaced, while Kaduna reported 24,240 affected and 1,237 displaced.

Statistics:

• 236 people have lost their lives in the floods.
• 409,714 Nigerians have been affected across 117 Local Government Areas.
• 135,764 persons have been displaced.
• 115 people have been declared missing.
• 826 others have been injured in the floods.
• 47,708 houses were damaged.
• 62,653 farmlands were destroyed.
• The affected population includes 188,118 children, 125,307 women, 77,423 men, 18,866 elderly persons, and 2,418 persons with disabilities.

Sources:

• National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) 2025 Flood Dashboard.