Over 1,700 people were killed, and over 33 million were affected by the devastating floods triggered by the erratic monsoon rains last year.
“But the avoided disruptions would save an estimated $4.2 trillion over the useful life of new infrastructure,” said the World Bank climate director.
The National Disaster Management Authority said the death toll has risen to 618, including 134 women and 230 children, since June.
Niger’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hassoumi Massoudou, says the country will send back some 130,000 displaced Nigerians from Diffa to Borno.
