The United States has provided essential humanitarian support to thousands of individuals affected by the recent widespread flooding in Maiduguri and other regions of Borno State.
The heavy flooding that occurred on September 10, 2024, was caused by the bursting of the Alau Dam built on the Ngadda River and it is believed to have caused death, property damage, and displacement.
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja released a statement of solidarity with victims, families of victims, and those affected. Through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) the U.S. government began a response effort together with various United Nations agencies and others.
In conjunction with the World Food Program USAID provided hot meals to more than 67,000 people in four internally displaced persons’ camps. In addition, nutrition support is being provided to expectant and nursing mothers and children below the age of five years.
The International Organisation for Migration is deploying $3 million in USAID support for flood rehabilitation projects. USAID has also supported the UN Humanitarian Air Service to carry out food drops to areas where road access is not possible.
Aid agencies across the world and within the nation are channeling efforts towards addressing the needs of those who are currently suffering from flooding.
The State Department congratulated the local community on its resilience, along with the first responders and the humanitarian actors’ efforts.
