The floods have affected more than 135 communities across 15 local government areas (LGAs), destroying around 7,000 homes and leaving thousands without basic necessities.
“We have over 135 communities affected, approximately 7,000 houses completely destroyed, and 44,000 people displaced. Around 14,000 are currently in IDP camps. We have also lost about 11,000 farmlands. This situation is devastating because we did not anticipate the flooding would reach this magnitude,” Namadi said.