Bauchi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Sokoto Among Most Flood-Affected States, Says NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified Bauchi, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Jigawa as the states most severely impacted by the ongoing flooding in Nigeria, as the country continues to experience heavy rainfall.

In its latest report, NEMA disclosed that these four states have the highest number of individuals affected by the floods. Other states also facing significant flood impacts include Adamawa, Niger, Bayelsa, Kano, Borno, Imo, Benue, Ondo, Taraba, and Katsina.

As of September 1, 2024, NEMA reported that the floods have resulted in over 180 fatalities, with more than 2,034 people sustaining injuries. The disaster has also led to widespread destruction of farmlands, extensive damage to homes, and the displacement of a large number of people.

The 2024 flood update provided by the National Emergency Operations Centre of NEMA revealed that 28 states and 140 local government areas (LGAs) across the country have been affected by the floods.

According to the data, a total of 548,484 people have been impacted, with 208,736 individuals displaced. Additionally, 80,891 houses have been damaged, 185 lives lost, 2,034 injuries recorded, and 107,652 hectares of farmland destroyed.

The states with the highest numbers of affected persons are as follows: Bauchi (85,870), Zamfara (74,958), Sokoto (73,886), and Jigawa (57,290). Other significantly affected states include Niger (30,102), Kano (18,550), Adamawa (17,530), Imo (17,887), Ondo (17,286), Borno (16,687), Taraba (16,403), Kwara (11,830), Katsina (10,976), Gombe (10,153), Benue (10,012), and Lagos (9,324).

The states with the least number of affected persons are Oyo (2,040), Kogi (1,659), Ebonyi (1,594), Akwa Ibom (1,571), and the Federal Capital Territory (872).