In Nigeria from March to June, at least 220 people died as a result of heavy rains, hurricanes and floods.
According to local media reports, at least 220 people took the lives during the indicated period, more than 60 were injured, more than 2,500 houses were destroyed, and more than 8,000 people were forced to leave their homes.
The elements affected the states of Sokoto, Kadun, Taraba, Cross-River, Extra, Ogun, Niger and IMO, causing large-scale destruction in many settlements.
The largest number of victims was recorded in the city of Mokva Niger, where more than 200 people died from floods. In other regions – Sokoto, Kadun, Taraba, Ogun and IMO – are also reported about numerous dead.
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency warned that from July to September in 144 local governments and 549 settlements of the country, a high risk of floods was maintained.
Among the main reasons for the risk of NHSA calls weak infrastructure, chaotic urbanization and ineffective water -disposal system.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitaria, Professor Joseph Terlomun Utsev, noted that most of the possible consequences of floods were predetermined in pre -jealous in April 10, “Report on the floods of 2025”.
He called on local authorities to immediately take measures to prevent disaster.
Head of the Association of Risk Management Specialists, Dr. Abbas, Idris, in turn, emphasized the need to move from a reactive approach to preventing disasters.
Idris also called for the education on natural disasters in the school curriculum, revise the early notification system and increase the budget to combat emergency situations.