Nicosia: At least 25 people have died, and 11 more remain missing in northeastern Adamawa state due to severe flooding. The disaster has displaced 5,560 residents, prompting the government to establish a camp for the displaced and distribute basic necessities such as food, water, and shelter.

According to Nam News Network, flooding is a recurring danger during Nigeria’s wet season. In recent years, prolonged dry spells due to climate change have intensified rainfall, resulting in sudden and severe floods during even brief wet periods.

In late May, similar torrential rains devastated Mokwa, a farming village in Niger State, killing at least 200 people. Last year, more than four million people across West Africa were affected by floods, a threefold increase compared to 2023, according to United Nations data.