More than 700 dead in Nigeria floods
The floods in Nigeria have caused at least 700 fatalities, with many still missing.
The death toll continues to rise as searches for the missing individuals are underway. Search and rescue missions have been launched to help recover those who are still missing. The floods, considered the worst in recent history, have left thousands homeless and displaced. The government is currently providing aid to those affected and is working to establish long-term solutions to mitigate the impact of future natural disasters.
What's next?
As the search and rescue operations continue, all eyes are on the government to see how they will deliver on their promise to strengthen preventative measures and aid those who have been impacted by this disaster. With such a high death toll and many still missing, this flood will go down as one of the most devastating in all of Nigeria's history.