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UN, Humanitarian Organizations Assess Devastating Floods In Maiduguri, Pledge Swift Action
A team of officials from the United Nations and humanitarian organizations has visited Maiduguri to assess the devastating floods ravaging the area.
Led by UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, the team met with affected residents, government officials, and Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum.
The delegation aimed to assess the damage and outline immediate support measures for the displaced families, including provision of food, clean water, sanitation facilities, and shelter.
Fall described the situation as a “crisis within a crisis,” with flood-affected people facing severe food insecurity and malnutrition. The floods, reported to be the worst in 30 years, have displaced over one million people in and around Maiduguri, with thousands of homes engulfed by rapidly rising waters after a dam burst following torrential rain.
At least 30 people have died, and many more are at risk of hunger and disease. Humanitarian organizations, including Save The Children and the World Food Programme, have warned of the immense damage to water and sanitation services, driving up the risk of cholera and other water- and vector-borne diseases.
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The disaster is expected to increase the risk of food insecurity, particularly in the vulnerable northeast. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts to reach trapped families and provide aid.
The delegation’s swift action pledge aims to alleviate the suffering of displaced families and address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Maiduguri.
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