The massive flooding in Niger Republic caused by the heavy rains has seen about 27 people killed in the aftermath. This flood has also affected over 70,000 persons since July, according to the reports by the authorities on Saturday, August 19.
The peak rainy season between the months of June and September frequently triggers dangerous flooding in the particularly deserted West African nation, including in the arid northern parts.
A humanitarian action ministry had stated that as of August 18, the floods have led to the deaths of 27 persons, injuring 30 people and affecting 71,136, people.
The Maradi, Zinder and Tahoua regions were some of the hardest hit places, with 6,530 houses collapsing.
The capital city, Niamey, home to about two million people and occasionally suffering deadly floods, has been spared from this present crisis for the mean time.
In 2022, the rainy season led to the deaths of 195 persons and affected 400,000 people.
According to the weather service in Niger, the rainfall was brought on by a climate change that has affected the country for several years.
