Floods
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre following the devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, which have claimed over 150 lives and displaced thousands of families. The President's directive comes after he received distressing reports on
Local government
President Bola Tinubu has taken swift action to address the devastating flooding in Mokwa, Niger State, which has claimed over 100 lives and left many families homeless. The President activated the National Emergency Response Centre and dispatched a high-level delegation to the state to commiserate with the government and the
Floods
President Bola Tinubu has swiftly responded to the devastating flood disaster in Mokwa local government area of Niger State, mobilizing the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other federal agencies to provide urgent assistance to affected communities. The President's vow to deliver a coordinated and compassionate relief effort
Local government
At least 111 people have lost their lives in central Nigeria following torrential rains that submerged the market town of Mokwa in Niger state. Heavy rains, which lasted for several hours on Thursday, were exacerbated by the collapse of a nearby dam, causing widespread flooding and displacement of a large
Local government
Flood disasters have occurred in Niger State, with reports of extensive damage and loss of life. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), led by Director General Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has confirmed the deployment of emergency response equipment, including mobile intensive care ambulances, rapid intervention vehicles, and mobile water treatment equipment,
Local government
The torrential downpour that swept through the Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in Niger State, Nigeria, has left a trail of destruction and heartbreak in its wake. At least 21 people have been confirmed dead, with fears that the actual death toll could be as high as 60. Among
Floods
As the trauma of the recent flood disaster continues to linger, many affected individuals are facing the additional distress of insurance claims being denied, often due to clauses buried in policy fine print. To address this issue, Legal Aid NSW is offering free legal assistance to NSW flood victims through
Floods
The Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended more than PHP32 million in relief aid to local government units (LGUs) affected by widespread rains and flooding in Mindanao and parts of the Visayas. The aid was distributed to 107,700 families, or 334,579 individuals, in 254
Floods
The Public Health Ministry has rapidly mobilized a medical operations team to provide critical support to residents affected by severe flooding in four communities in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai. In response to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's urgent directive, the Ministry has dispatched a patient care centre, medications,
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, accompanied by a delegation from the World Bank, including Managing Director Anna Bejerde and Country Director Najy Benhassine, visited a flood rehabilitation housing project in Shaheed Benazirabad district. Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, the youngest daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari, was also part of the
Floods
Rising water levels forced Julie Botfield and her children to evacuate their home in Clybucca, near Kempsey, on the NSW Mid North Coast. As the water lapped at the bottom storey of their home, Ms Botfield witnessed a terrifying spectacle of spiders, frogs, and snakes being swept up by the
Floods
The Sindh government and the World Bank are working together to rebuild homes and lives of those affected by the devastating 2022 floods in the province. First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, along with the World Bank team and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, visited a flood rehabilitation housing project
