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UN describes flood damage in Nigeria’s Niger State; thousands displaced, agencies mobilize
Summary
The UN said intense rainfall and floods in Mokwa LGA, Niger State, displaced more than 3,000 people, damaged hundreds of houses and roads, and prompted UN agencies to support government-led relief operations with shelter, medical and reproductive health services.
The United Nations reported that heavy rainfall on May 29 caused flooding in Mokwa local government area of Niger State, Nigeria, affecting more than 500 households and displacing over 3,000 people.
At the briefing, the spokesperson cited UNICEF reporting that more than 12,000 children aged 12 and under have been displaced (transcript phrasing inconsistent) and said hundreds of houses and key roads were damaged, disrupting transport and local activities. The main needs identified were food, water, sanitation and hygiene services, emergency shelter and psychosocial support.
The briefing described the government as leading the response with UN agencies supporting: WHO was preparing a shipment of medicine and medical equipment for a central primary health care facility; IOM planned to provide tarpaulin sheets for temporary shelter and other essential nonfood items; and UNFPA planned to establish temporary clinics and safe spaces for women and girls offering maternal and reproductive health services, psychosocial support and dignity kits.
The spokesperson said UN agencies were coordinating with the government to deploy midwives and other staff as needed and that international partners would continue to support relief efforts.
