Niger State Devastated by Flash Floods, Death Toll Hits 115

• Flash floods in Niger State, Nigeria, have killed at least 115 people, with the death toll expected to rise.

• The floods were caused by heavy rains that washed away over 50 homes in the city of Mokwa, with many residents still missing.

Flash floods that ripped through parts of central Nigeria’s Niger State have claimed at least 115 lives, with the death toll expected to rise.

The floods, caused by heavy rains, washed away over 50 homes in the city of Mokwa, drowning residents and leaving many missing.

Rescue teams are working tirelessly to search for missing residents, with the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) spokesman, Ibrahim Audu Husseini, confirming that “more are expected to be recovered because the flood came from far distance and washed people into the River Niger.” Husseini added that “the toll keeps rising” as bodies are still being recovered downstream.

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency had warned of possible flash floods in 15 states, including Niger State.

Scientists warn that climate change is fueling more extreme weather patterns, and flooding is a recurring issue in Nigeria due to heavy rains and poor infrastructure.

In 2024, over 1,200 people were killed and 1.2 million displaced in one of the country’s worst floods in decades.