Local government
The devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger state, have sparked concerns across the country, with many communities and the government grappling with the impact of climate change. Forecasts by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) indicate that 1,249 communities across 176 local government areas in 30 states and the Federal
Climate change
Research conducted by scientists at the University of Peshawar has revealed alarming rates of groundwater contamination in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. The study, published in Solid Earth Sciences, utilized the DRASTIC and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) models to assess the vulnerability of groundwater to pollution in Nowshera, a district in
Climate change
The Kano State Government has kicked off its annual drainage clearance exercise to mitigate flooding, with the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Dahiru Hashim, flagging off the exercise at the Baban Gwari Roundabout on Katsina Road, a flood-prone area in the Kano metropolis. This initiative is aimed at
Climate change
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has expressed deep solidarity with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the people affected by the devastating Mokwa flood in Nigeria. The flood, which left over 150 persons dead, has highlighted the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related events
Local government
Torrential rains and subsequent flooding in Mokwa, a market town in Niger state, have resulted in a humanitarian crisis of monumental proportions. On May 28, 2025, the rains submerged the town, claiming the lives of over 200 people and leaving 5,000 missing, according to the Niger State Emergency Management
Local government
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has revealed a comprehensive intervention plan to alleviate the suffering of flood victims in Mokwa Local Government Area. The devastating floods have left hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in makeshift camps, with the state government committed to restoring comfort and normalcy to their lives.
Local government
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the people of Mokwa Local Government Area, who have been affected by recent floods. During an on-the-spot assessment of houses destroyed by the flood, Governor Bago announced a donation of one billion Naira to the victims. The governor further
Local government
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has embarked on a sensitisation campaign to prevent future flood disasters and mitigate their impact on residents in affected communities. NOA Director General, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, led a sympathy visit to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger, where he announced the campaign.
Climate change
The nation of Nigeria has been hit by a severe flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, resulting in over 200 deaths, 1,000 people missing, and 2,000 homes destroyed. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, attributed the flood to heavy rainfall due to climate change and
Floods
Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall on Monday crippled mobility, disrupted public transportation, and inundated a hospital in Mexico City, México state, and other regions of central Mexico. The Security Ministry reported that rainfall averaged 15 liters per square meter in the capital, with peaks of up to 45 liters
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
Floods
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides in India's northeast, causing widespread destruction and claiming the lives of at least 30 people. The relentless downpour has caused widespread power outages and prompted authorities to shut schools and colleges in several areas. The Indian Army has launched a
