At least 110 die after torrential rains in Mokwa, Niger state

At least 110 people have died in central Nigeria due to floods caused by torrential rain that lasted several hours, as reported by officials from the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (Nsema). The worst-hit areas include the Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa districts of Mokwa town, where over 50 houses were submerged, prompting calls for government support from local leaders. The ongoing search and rescue operation reveals that many are still at risk, highlighting that this is the start of the rainy season, which has historically led to severe flooding and displacement in Nigeria.

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