NIGER State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed the death of seven persons in flooding incidents in Magama and Rafi local government areas of the state.
Director-General of NSEMA Ahmed Ibrahim Inga, who spoke in Minna, the state capital, said many houses and farms, as well as bridges and roads that connect several areas, were destroyed by the flood, which displaced several residents.
According to him, six persons were reported dead in Magama LGA, while one resident died in Rafi LGA.
Niger is among states that are expected to experience heavy downpour this year, according to projections by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
“The state has started experiencing the negative impact of the flooding, with houses, farmlands, bridges and some linked roads washed away in some LGAs located at upstream and downstream of the four dams.
“These rendered many homeless and have affected the socio-economic activities of the communities.
“The LGAs include Lavun, Magama,…
