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floods

June 5, 2026

Ghana loses $200 million annually to floods, droughts, says GMet

The Ghana Meteorological Agency says Ghana loses about $200 million annually to floods and droughts.

FLOODED GHANA (Credit: BBC)
May 9, 2026

Oyo govt warns residents of flash floods, heat waves 

Mr Aderinto advised residents not to panic, as most flooding was expected to be temporary.

Photo of a flooded community used to illustrate the story (Credit: PG)
December 12, 2025

Severe floods force mass evacuations in Washington

Severe rainfall has triggered major flooding in the U.S. state of Washington, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents.

Flooded Washington
September 15, 2025

Flood-ravaged Kaduna community seeks government’s intervention

Speaking to journalists in front of his flooded house, Duniya Sambo lamented his losses, stating that the flood had destroyed his electronics, sofa, and other household items.

Flood-ravaged Kaduna community
September 3, 2025

Katsina flood victims seek govt help, decry homelessness

Mr Abdullahi said that the dam had already collapsed and submerged some farmlands.

Flood in Kwara
June 5, 2025

NEMA takes flood prevention campaign to grassroots

Ms Umar decried that unmitigated incidences of floods have resulted in the loss of lives and infrastructure.

flood
April 11, 2025

NEMA, Africa Re partner to enhance disaster risk financing

NEMA director-general Zubaida Umar disclosed that during the 2024 rainy season, floods affected over 1.3 million people across 34 states.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
September 24, 2024

FEC approves 14 road construction in flood-affected states

The Federal Executive Council approved the construction of 14 roads and bridges badly affected by floods in Ekiti State, Adamawa, Kebbi and Enugu.

President Bola Tinubu
August 29, 2024

52 dead killed in Bangladesh floods

The death toll from devastating floods that have ravaged South-eastern Bangladesh for weeks reached 52 on Thursday.

Flooded Bangladesh
August 28, 2024

Floods destroyed over 200 houses in Kaduna: KADSEMA

Mr Hayatu-Mazadu said the state received predictions from NiMet three months ago and we took proactive measures to prepare for the floods.

flood (credit: premium times)