Overview

• At least 88 bodies have been recovered from the floods that hit Mokwa on May 28, up sharply from an earlier count of 36 as rescue teams scour the area.
• Torrential downpours demolished over 50 homes and triggered swift river overflows that left survivors hospitalized for trauma injuries.
• The Nigerian Meteorological Agency had warned of heavy rains in 15 states this week before the deluge struck.
• Seasonal flooding in Nigeria regularly overwhelms weak drainage and infrastructure, with 2024 floods killing over 1,200 people and displacing 1.2 million.
• Relief agencies and government officials are pressing for upgraded emergency response measures and improved drainage to curb future devastation.