Overview

• At least 111 people have died and scores remain missing after torrential rains and the collapse of a nearby dam submerged over 50 homes in Mokwa, Niger State.
• Rescue teams and local divers continue scouring floodwaters for survivors and bodies as officials prepare for a higher casualty count.
• The disaster underscores vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s six-month rainy season, where poor drainage and homes built on waterways exacerbate flash floods.
• Nigeria’s Meteorological Agency had issued flood alerts for 15 states, including Niger State, before record rainfall overwhelmed defenses.
• Mokwa, a key trading hub for southern merchants and northern farmers, faces widespread property destruction and strained emergency resources.