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Nigeria Flooding in 2024: 15 Dead, Over 16,000 Displaced

In just one week, flooding in Nigeria has claimed 15 lives and displaced more than 16,000 people. This disaster has destroyed numerous properties, including homes, cars, and other valuables.

On June 24, Abuja’s Trademore Estate was submerged after heavy rain, leading to the death of two residents. The flood not only destroyed many houses but also swept away several cars.

In Yobe State, about 30 communities were affected by heavy rain on July 1st, resulting in nine deaths. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed that over 10,845 individuals across 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) were impacted by the flooding.

Lagos State also experienced severe flooding on Wednesday, crippling economic activities and displacing thousands of residents in areas like Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, and Ikosi-Ketu. A primary six pupil was swept away by the flood in Ikosi-Ketu, and seven people, including a baby, were rescued from a collapsed building in Mushin. Tragically, a 61-year-old man was electrocuted during the flood.

Many Nigerians have criticized both the federal and state governments for failing to prepare adequately for such disasters. Despite previous warnings and past flooding incidents, the country seems unprepared for the current situation.

In 2022, over 662 Nigerians died due to flooding, with millions displaced. In 2023, 45 people died and over 171,545 were displaced. Despite these statistics, proactive measures were still lacking in 2024.

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a former governorship candidate in Lagos, criticized the state government for not being proactive in flood management. He pointed out the absence of emergency responses and early warnings.

Emmanuel Onwubiko, Head of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), urged the government to take more proactive actions, such as evacuating people from flood-prone areas and providing ecological funds for resettlement.

Environmentalists attribute the flooding to poor urban planning, deforestation, and inadequate infrastructure development. Dr. Gabriel Ajeh highlighted that many cities expand into flood-prone areas, and natural flood protections like forests and wetlands are being degraded.

The federal government has placed 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert for severe flooding expected from the end of July 2024. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, warned that river flooding from major rivers like the Niger and Benue could worsen the current situation.


Flooding in Nigeria 2024 remains a critical issue, with significant loss of life and property. It highlights the urgent need for more proactive government measures and better urban planning to mitigate future disasters.

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