The Bauchi State Government has confirmed that six additional deaths have been recorded due to the recent flood disaster, bringing the total number of deaths to 24.
18 people reportedly lost their lives in severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall last month, with the Bauchi North Senatorial District being the most affected.
Meanwhile, communities affected by the disaster continue to struggle with its aftermath, as many homes were washed away and over 300 farmlands destroyed, leaving residents homeless and stranded.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the Government House in Bauchi on Monday, the Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Yakubu Wanka, revealed that 163 people were also injured in the floods.
Speaking after a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed, Wanka explained that the flooding, as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), was triggered by persistent heavy rainfall affecting the northern parts of the state.
She disclosed that 122,330 people have been displaced by the floods, with Shira, Giade, Dambam, and Itas Gadau Local Government Areas being the worst hit.
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