More than 600 people have died in the worst floods Nigeria has seen in over a decade, officials say. More than 1.3 million people have been displaced.
Fatai Campbell/APPeople stranded due to floods following several days of downpours In Kogi, Nigeria, on Oct. 6.More than 600 people have died in the worst floods Nigeria has seen in more than a decade, according to the nation's humanitarian affairs department.
The Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Sadiya Umar Farouq said that as of Sunday 603 people died, 2,407 people have been injured and 1.3 million people have been displaced. Additionally, about 82,000 homes have been completely destroyed, 108,000 hectares of farmland have been damaged along with 332,000 hectares of roads and infrastructure, Farouq said.
"I sympathize and condole the State Govts and people affected by the unprecedented flooding in our dear country. At times like this, we rally around to support one another,"."I must commend local Communities; who usually act as first responders for providing support to relatives, neighbors, and friends."
I sympathize and condole the State Govts and people affected by the unpreceded flooding in our dear country. At times like this, we rally around to support one another. I must commend local Communities; who usually act as first responders for providing support to relatives,Farouq urged leaders in southern states lining the coast to evacuate people living along water channels and other areas that may block water flow.
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