Nigeria: Over 110 Rescued After Mokwa Flooding Disaster in 2025

Edited by: Tetiana Martynovska 17

Torrential flooding in Mokwa, Nigeria, has led to the rescue of over 110 people, with ongoing search and rescue operations. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall and a dam collapse, occurred on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, leaving many in critical need of assistance.

Emergency teams are actively engaged in search and rescue operations. Authorities warn of continued risks as the rainy season persists. The flooding overwhelmed infrastructure in Mokwa, a vital trading hub.

Residents are in urgent need of assistance, with many displaced and requiring shelter and basic supplies. Experts attribute the increasing frequency of such events to climate change and inadequate infrastructure, emphasizing the need for improved climate resilience projects and better infrastructure in vulnerable areas.

Sources

  • The Express Tribune

  • BBC News

  • Al Jazeera

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