Nigeria: A Desperate Crisis – the Devastation of the Maiduguri Flooding On Healthcare Services
- September 19, 2024
- Environment & Climate
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[Nigeria Health Watch] On the 9th of September, Nigerians woke up to the devastating news of catastrophic flooding in Maiduguri, the capital of the northeastern state of Borno. The Alau Dam, in the Konduga Local Government Area (LGA), had overflown and released its water, submerging most parts of the ancient city. There are no official confirmed figures yet, but it is estimated that more than 400,000 people have been displaced, with thousands of structures destroyed, including residential buildings, roads, schools, shops, and
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