Flood Disaster: NEMA releases new updates, says 641,798 displaced, 285 killed

September 18, 2024

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has again released fresh update on flood devastation and casualties in states and local government areas across the country.

A statement issued on Wednesday by the Agency, shows that 1,092,317 persons have been affected, with 641,798 displaced from their homes, while 99,046 houses have been destroyed with 285 deaths recorded.

It further revealed that 2,504 injuries were sustained and 127,544 hectares of farmlands washed away with 185 local government areas affected, while 31 States affected.