Death Toll From Reaches 151 in North-Central Nigeria Town Submerged in Floods, Thousands Displaced

Devastating flooding in Nigeria kills over 151, displaces thousands

The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria’s north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims.

151 killed after flash floods submerge town

Heavy rainfall has sparked flooding and forced thousands to flee their homes

Death toll from reaches 151 in north-central Nigeria town submerged in floods, thousands displaced

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 151 people have now been confirmed dead after heavy rainfall unleashed flooding in a market town in north-central Nigeria, the local emergency services told The Associated Press on Saturday. More than 3,000 people were displaced in the flooding in the town of Mokwa in Niger state, more than 180 miles (300 kilometers) west of Abuja, the capital of Africa’s most populous nation, Niger state emergency agency spokesman…

Deadly floods sweep Nigeria

In the quiet hours before dawn, torrential rains swept through the town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria, leaving behind a path of destruction

Death toll from reaches 151 in north-central Nigeria town submerged in floods, thousands displaced

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Flooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 56

Nigerian authorities said they had expected flooding as part of the rainy season but were surprised by the extent of the damage.