25 Dead After Floods Sweeps Through Nigeria

At least 25 people have lost their lives following severe flooding in central Nigeria, according to local media reports.

The natural disaster, triggered by days of intense rainfall, has left more than 10 individuals unaccounted for as search and rescue teams continue their operations in the affected areas.

The floodwaters swept through multiple communities, completely destroying over 50 homes. Many of the properties collapsed while residents were still inside, significantly raising concerns about the final death toll. 

Emergency teams remain on the ground, working tirelessly to locate the missing and support displaced families.

This latest flood event adds to a growing pattern of extreme weather across Africa, much of which experts attribute partly to the El Niño climate phenomenon. The unusually heavy seasonal rains have been impacting several parts of the continent, with Nigeria among the hardest hit.

Climate scientists warn that without improved infrastructure and preparedness, the frequency and severity of such disasters may worsen in the coming years.

Communities across Nigeria are now calling for urgent government intervention and long-term climate resilience planning.