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Central Nigeria Floods Leave 115 Dead, More Rain Expected

5/30/2025

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Devastating flash floods in central Nigeria have claimed the lives of at least 115 individuals, with rescue teams tirelessly searching for the missing. In Mokwa, Niger state, relentless rains have engulfed homes, highlighting the dire consequences of inadequate infrastructure. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of further flash floods across 15 states as the rainy season intensifies.

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Devastating flash floods in central Nigeria have claimed the lives of at least 115 individuals, with rescue teams tirelessly searching for the missing. In Mokwa, Niger state, relentless rains have engulfed homes, highlighting the dire consequences of inadequate infrastructure. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of further flash floods across 15 states as the rainy season intensifies.