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Severe flooding has submerged parts of northeastern Nigeria, following intense downpours that struck Adamawa State on Sunday. Flash floods swept through five communities around Yola, destroying homes and livelihoods in their path.
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead, with 11 others still missing. The disaster has displaced over 5,500 residents. In response, the government has set up an emergency camp and begun distributing essential supplies, including food, water, and shelter.
Flooding is a recurring threat during Nigeria’s rainy season, but the crisis has worsened in recent years. Climate change has led to prolonged dry spells followed by sudden, intense rainfall — a dangerous combination that has made flash floods more frequent and deadly.
In May, a similar disaster hit the farming village of Mokwa in Niger State, where torrential rains claimed the lives of at least 200 people. According to United Nations figures, more than four million people across West Africa were affected by floods last year — a threefold rise from 2023.
With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, northern Nigeria remains dangerously exposed. Humanitarian organisations are calling on authorities to improve emergency preparedness and invest in resilient infrastructure to protect vulnerable communities from future flood disasters.
