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🇳🇬 Flood Disaster in Mokwa, Nigeria: 21 Dead, 10 Missing 🌊

🌧 A tragedy has unfolded in Mokwa, Niger State, following devastating flash floods triggered by torrential rains on the night of May 29, 2025.

🚨 Local officials confirm that at least 21 people have lost their lives, and 10 more remain missing. Over 50 residential homes were either submerged or completely swept away—some with residents still inside. Families were left trapped, displaced, and in mourning.

💬 Ibrahim Hussaini, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), stated that the destruction was sudden and severe, highlighting the growing vulnerability of communities to extreme weather events.

⚠️ As climate instability intensifies, such tragedies serve as urgent reminders of the need for stronger preparedness, resilient infrastructure, and coordinated disaster response systems.

🔗 Source: The Guardian Nigeria