A total of 673,350 People In 28 States were affected by flooding With 245 Lives Lost Across 134 Local Government Areas according to the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.
NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar, disclosed these figures at the National Emergency Coordination Forum, where stakeholders are examining the impact of flooding,
The Threat of Cholera outbreaks and other disaster risks, with a focus on strengthening emergency preparedness and response.
This year’s meeting is reviewing data from NEMA’s 2026 flood dashboard to assess the impact of flooding, examine response challenges and identify measures to improve emergency management and protect vulnerable communities.
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The agency has also highlighted the public health risks associated with flooding, particularly the threat of cholera outbreaks when flood contaminate water sources and worsen sanitation and hygiene conditions.
NEMA is calling for sustained collaboration among stakeholders to improve emergency preparedness, ensure timely response to disasters and strengthen the resilience of communities at risk.
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