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Seven Killed, 53 Injured as Windstorm Devastates 13 Jigawa LGAs - By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter) July 9, 2026 At least seven people have been killed and 53 others injured after a windstorm swept through 13 local government areas (LGA) of Jigawa State, destroying homes, schools, hospitals and other public infrastructure. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Hannafi Fagam, disclosed this on Wednesday during a briefing for journalists at the agency’s headquarters in Dutse. Fagam said the disaster affected 5,403 households across 120 communities in Dutse, Miga, Gwaram, Birnin Kudu, Ringim, Kiyawa, Babura, Kiri-Kasamma, Buji, Kaugama, Gumel, Gagarawa and Sule-Tankarkar local government areas. He said four of the deaths were recorded in Dutse LGA, while one person each died in Miga, Ringim and Sule-Tankarkar LGAs. According to him, the windstorm also destroyed more than 47 primary and secondary schools, three hospitals, two police stations, residential buildings and other public facilities in the affected communities. Fagam said the Jigawa State Government had approved funds for emergency intervention and relief for victims, adding that …

Death toll reaches 151 in Nigerian town submerged in floods Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, thousands displaced BY Associated Press Africa PUBLISHED 8:59 AM ET May 31, 2025 PUBLISHED May 31, 2025 @8:59 AM SHARE ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from devastating flooding in a market town in Nigeria's north-central state of Niger rose to at least 151 on Saturday, the local emergency service said, amid efforts to find more victims. What You Need To Know At least 151 people have now been confirmed dead after heavy rainfall unleashed flooding in a market town in north-central Nigeria, the local emergency services told The Associated Press on Saturday More than 3,000 people were displaced in the flooding in the town of Mokwa in Niger state, more than 180 miles west of Abuja, the capital of Africa's most populous nation, Niger state emergency agency spokesman Ibrahim Audu Husseini said At least 500 households across three communities were affected in the predawn rain Friday, leaving roofs barely visible and residents waist-deep in water, Husseini added Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu said he has directed the activation of the national emergency re…

Nigeria's Flood Warning: 15 States at Risk of Inundation Federal Ministry warns of heavy rain and flooding in 15 states between 24–28 Sept 2025. NEMA reports 232 dead 121,224 displaced. Urgent preparedness needed. The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a stark five day flood prediction for 15 states and 69 locations, warning that heavy rainfall between 24 and 28 September 2025 may trigger fresh inundations across diverse communities from Adamawa to Zamfara. The advisory, signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani director of the ministry’s Erosion Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, is timed against the worst peaks of the rainy season and arrives as Nigeria grapples with an escalating humanitarian toll. The human cost is already high. According to Nigeria’s flood dashboard and aggregated NEMA figures, 232 people have died and 121,224 have been displaced so far in this season’s floods. At least 339,658 people have been recorded as affected with 681 injured and tens of thousands of homes and hectares of cropland damaged or destroyed. These are not abstract statistics. They are families uprooted and markets, roads and schools rendered unusable as the next pulse of rain a…

Seven dead, 53 injured as windstorm ravages 13 Jigawa LGAs At least seven persons have died, and 53 others were injured after a windstorm wreaked havoc across 13 LGAs in Jigawa state. Speaking on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) in Dutse, Hannafi Fagam, the agency’s executive secretary, said the windstorm affected 5,403 households in 120 communities. Fagam listed the affected LGAs as Dutse, Miga, Gwaram, Birnin Kudu, Ringim, Kiyawa, Babura, Kiri-Kasamma, Buji, Kaugama, Gumel, Gagarawa and Sule-Tankarkar. According to him, four of the fatalities were recorded in Dutse LGA, while one death each occurred in Miga, Ringim and Sule-Tankarkar LGAs. Fagam said the windstorm destroyed more than 47 primary and secondary schools, three hospitals, two police stations, residential buildings and other public infrastructure across the affected communities. He said the Jigawa government had approved funds for emergency intervention and relief for victims, adding that assessments are ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage. Describing the incident as a natural disaster with significant humanitarian and socio-economic consequences…

At least 111 dead in Nigeria floods as country struggles with climate ... Torrents of predawn rain unleashed flooding that killed at least 111 people in a market town where northernNigerianfarmers sell their wares to traders from the south, officials said Friday, predicting the death toll would grow. The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency did not immediately say how much rain fell after midnight Thursday in the town of Mokwa in the state of Niger more than 180 miles (300 kilometers) west of Abuja, the capital of Africa's most populous nation. Communities in northern Nigeria have been experiencing prolonged dry spells worsened byclimate changeand excessive rainfall that leads to severe flooding during the brief wet season. In videos and photos on social media, floodwaters covered neighborhoods and homes were submerged, with their roofs barely visible above the brown colored waters. Waist-deep in water, residents tried to salvage what they could, or rescue others. “We lost many lives, and the properties, our farm produce. Those that have their storage have lost it,” Kazeem Muhammed, a Mokwa resident, said. Besides the 111 confirmed dead, “more bodies have just been brought a…

Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Jigawa, Damages Over 200 Buildings Top News Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc In Jigawa, Damages Over 200 Buildings Over 200 buildings have been damaged following a heavy downpour and powerful windstorm that hit Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Saturday. The rainfall, which began at about 8:00 a.m. and lasted for more than an hour, flooded several parts of the city, destroying homes, schools, markets, places of worship…... By TVCNews July 5, 2026 2:56 PM GMT+1 Over 200 buildings have been damaged following a heavy downpour and powerful windstorm that hit Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Saturday. The rainfall, which began at about 8:00 a.m. and lasted for more than an hour, flooded several parts of the city, destroying homes, schools, markets, places of worship and other public and private buildings. The storm also brought down electricity poles and power lines, leaving many communities without electricity for more than 16 hours. The prolonged blackout disrupted businesses, affected residents and slowed economic activities across the state capital. Several roads were submerged by floodwater, making movement difficult for motorists and pedestrians, while proper…

FG Predicts Five-Day Heavy Rainfall, Flooding in 14 States The Federal Government has issued a stern weather alert, forecasting heavy rainfall and potential flooding across 14 states over the next five days, as the rainy season intensifies in parts of the country. The prediction, released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), warns of significant disruptions and urges residents in affected areas to take precautionary measures. In its latest seasonal forecast and daily bulletin, NiMet announced that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected from Thursday, September 4, through Monday, September 8, 2025. The agency highlighted that the downpours could lead to flash floods, particularly in low-lying areas and urban centers with poor drainage systems. "We are anticipating heavy rainfall in the southern and central regions, which may result in flooding in vulnerable communities," said NiMet's Director-General, Prof. Charles Anosike, in a statement. The 14 states at risk include Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers in the Southeast and South-South zones; Bayelsa and Delta in the South-South; and Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and Taraba in the North-Central region. …

Flooding kills hundreds in Nigeria as authorities brace for more destruction Share Share Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency is warning that fatalities caused by severe flooding in the country will increase in September and October - the usual peak period for rainfall. The floods have already killed more than 170 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more in Nigeria this year. According to the latest tally on the National Emergency Management Agency tracker, some 170 people have died and some 205,000 displaced by flooding in 28 out of Nigeria's 36 states. Bauchi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Niger, and Jigawa states are the most impacted. The flooding has been caused by unprecedented rainfall and the rising Niger and Benue rivers. And officials worry more bad weather may be ahead. Ezekiel Manzo is the NEMA spokesperson. He spoke to VOA via phone. "We are presently responding to a number of locations where flooding has occurred. The situation is not ending because we are just approaching the peak of the (rainy) season. The incidents we're having are mostly in the northern part of the country [and] from the reports available to us, River Benue is rising, River Niger is al…

Windstorm Leaves Seven Dead, Thousands Homeless in Jigawa - #BAT100Days #Beyond100Days #HotTopics Cover Story Latest Nigeria News Nigeria Top News Windstorm Leaves Seven Dead, Thousands Homeless in Jigawa A powerful windstorm and heavy rainfall have left a trail of destruction across Jigawa State, killing at least seven people, injuring more than 1,400 others, and affecting over 5,400 residents in one of the state's worst weather disasters this year.... By TVCNews July 9, 2026 12:20 AM GMT+1 A powerful windstorm and heavy rainfall have left a trail of destruction across Jigawa State, killing at least seven people, injuring more than 1,400 others, and affecting over 5,400 residents in one of the state’s worst weather disasters this year. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Hannafi Yakubu, disclosed this after an assessment of the affected communities. He says the disaster has impacted 5,403 households in 120 communities across 13 local government areas, including Dutse, Miga, Gwaram, Birnin Kudu, Ringim, Kiyawa, Babura, Kiri-Kasamma, Buji, Kaugama, Gumel, Gagarawa and Sule Tankarkar. ADVERTISEMENT According to him, four people died in Dut…

Seven Killed, 53 Injured As Windstorm Wreaks Havoc Across 13 Jigawa ... At least seven persons have been confirmed dead, while 53 others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a powerful windstorm swept through 13 local government areas of Jigawa State, destroying homes, schools, hospitals and other public infrastructure. The Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Hannafi Yakubu Fagam, disclosed the casualty figures on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the agency’s headquarters in Dutse. Fagam said the disaster affected no fewer than 5,403 households in 120 communities across Dutse, Miga, Gwaram, Birnin Kudu, Ringim, Kiyawa, Babura, Kiri-Kasamma, Buji, Kaugama, Gumel, Gagarawa and Sule-Tankarkar local government areas. According to him, four of the victims lost their lives in Dutse Local Government Area, while one death each was recorded in Miga, Ringim and Sule-Tankarkar local government areas. He added that the storm left a trail of destruction, damaging more than 47 primary and secondary schools, three hospitals, two police stations, residential buildings and other public facilities across the affected communities. “The sta…

Nigeria Braces for Catastrophic Floods: 18 Million at Risk by 2026, NiHSA Warns The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a grave warning, predicting that over 18 million Nigerians could be exposed to devastating floods by 2026, threatening vital farmlands, educationa...