Two die as flood submerges 18 Nasarawa communities in Nigeria
Flooding linked to heavy rainfall and the overflow of the River Benue has killed two people and submerged 18 communities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
What happened
Flooding triggered by torrential rainfall and the overflow of the River Benue has killed two people and submerged 18 communities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.123
The flooding struck the Doma Local Government Area, with the Eke Development Area among those affected.123
The Nasarawa State Government confirmed the deaths and displacement, and the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Nawani Aboki, urged residents of flood-prone communities to heed evacuation warnings and move to higher ground.23
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the exact number of people displaced.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported on relief or rescue operations underway.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported on the extent of property or infrastructure damage.
Why it matters
Sources (3)
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Africa
- 1Premium TimesNGIndependent
Two dead, 18 communities submerged as flood ravages Nasarawa
- 2PunchNGPrivate
- 3VanguardNGPrivate