Maiduguri Flood

2024 - 9 - 10

Maiduguri Under Water: When Life Gives You Floods, Build a Boat!

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Maiduguri is experiencing the worst floods in decades! As residents flee to safer areas, join us to explore the chaos, the heroics, and what it all means for the community.

Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, has found itself drowning in a deluge of biblical proportions, thanks to the catastrophic breaking of the Alau Dam. With the worst floods the city has seen in 30 years, thousands of residents are scrambling for safety as their homes and livelihoods are submerged beneath murky waters. For many, this disaster has turned into a high-stakes game of escape, where sandbags and improvised boats have become the new means of transport. Who knew that a regular day in Maiduguri would suddenly require paddles and life vests?

The Borno state government has taken drastic measures, shutting down schools in a bid to prevent tragic loss of life among students. Parents have been left in a frenzy, grappling with the harsh reality of evacuated classrooms and rising waters chasing them from their homes. President Bola Tinubu, visibly concerned over the shell shocked state of Maiduguri, has ordered the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to spring into action, pledging support for the stranded residents and urging immediate evacuation from affected areas. Talk about a leader riding to the rescue, right?

In the heart of Maiduguri, community spirit shines even in dire times. Though the floods have displaced many, local heroes emerge from the chaos. Neighbors are pooling resources, organizing rescue missions and sharing food and shelter. It’s inspiring to witness the resilience of the human spirit—like a bad weather version of "Survivor!" As these everyday champions navigate through new waterways, they remind us all of the strength found in solidarity and support. Floods may have taken away the ground beneath their feet, but they haven't taken away their hearts.

As the days unfold and rainclouds hover, the situation remains dire, but the hope glimmering in the eyes of Maiduguri's residents cannot be drowned. Twice in recorded history, Maiduguri faced floods of catastrophic proportions—once in 1994 and now again in 2023. Did you know? The 1994 flood led to significant changes in city planning and emergency response, paving the way for modernization. It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, so let's see what innovative solutions this flood might inspire!

Flood Inundate Maiduguri As Residents Flee To Safe Areas (TVC News)

Residents of MAIDUGURI the Borno state capital have continued to flee to safe places as their houses are being submerged. The flood which according to ...

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Maiduguri hit by worst flood in 30 years after dam break (Nairametrics)

Maiduguri is facing its most severe flooding since 1994, with residents in Borno on high alert as rising waters have submerged numerous homes.

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Borno Govt Shuts Down Schools As Flood Ravages Maiduguri (thewillnigeria)

September 10, (THEWILL) – The Borno State Governor ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state to avoid loss of lives due to the current ...

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Flood Hits Maiduguri, Displaces Thousands (The Whistler NG)

Many residents of Maiduguri in Borno have been displaced by flood following the collapse of water channels at the Alau Dam, the News Agency of Nigeria.

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Flood displaces thousands in Maiduguri, cuts off 12 Yobe councils (Vanguard)

Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno state capital and parts of Jere local government area are now stranded and displaced following the collapse of ...

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Massive Flooding Hits Maiduguri (THISDAY Newspapers)

*UNHCR calls for help for displaced persons. Yinka Olatunbosun. Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno state have been displaced by ...

Tinubu Expresses Concern Over Maiduguri Flood, Pledges Support (TVC News)

President Bola Tinubu expresses deep concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. The worst flood in recent decades has ...

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Maiduguri Floods: Tinubu Orders NEMA's Intervention, Pledges ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assist the flood victims in parts of Maiduguri, the state capital of ...

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Tinubu Expresses Deep Concern Over Maiduguri Flood Disaster (THISDAY Newspapers)

Directs immediate evacuation of people from affected area .Asks NEMA to assist victims .Pledges federal support. Deji Elumoye in Abuja.

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Borno Government Reopens IDP Camps As Maiduguri Faces ... (HumAngle)

On Sept. 13 1994, Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria was devastated by a catastrophic flood that claimed numerous lives and destroyed homes and infrastructure.

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Maiduguri flood causes zoo animals to escape, including lions and ... (Pulse Nigeria)

Residents around Sanda Kyarimi Zoo in Maiduguri, Borno State, trying to escape flooding are now thrown into confusion as some animals in the zoo have ...

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Maiduguri flood: Situation still terrible — SEMA (Vanguard)

Mr Barkindo Mohammed, the Director General of the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has described the situation in flooded Maiduguri town as ...

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Flooding: Alau Dam overflow sparks evacuation warning in ... (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

Residents of Maiduguri in Borno State have been placed on high alert after flooding submerged several homes, following the reported breach of the Alau Dam.

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Tinubu Directs Immediate Evacuation Of Maiduguri Flood Victims (thewillnigeria)

September 10, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, ...

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Flood Takes Over Maiduguri, Thousands Of Homeless (Video ... (Osun Defender)

The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency, ZUBAIDA UMAR, had disclosed that evacuation has begun for residents of the communities aftected ...

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Maiduguri flood: Alau dam burst and wetin we know about flood in ... (BBC News)

Alau Dam don damage sake of high rainfall and e don cause flooding for Adamkolo, Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin, authorities tok.

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Maiduguri flood: Zoo warns residents against deadly animals ... (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

The Borno Zoological garden has warned residents of Maiduguri to be more vigilant, as deadly animals have been washed by flood into nearby communities The ...

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Provide succour to Maiduguri flood victims, Abbas tells FG (The Punch)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to urgently provide relief materials to Maiduguri ...

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Tinubu Expresses Concern Over Maiduguri Flood - NEWS AGENCY ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed concern over the flood that affected parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno.

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Borno flood: Police say 15% of Maiduguri overwhelmed by water (Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting)

The Command has however promised to work and provide security for agencies responsible for mitigating the effect of the flood. The flood crisis in Maiduguri has ...

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Norwegian Refugee Council Expresses Concern Over Maiduguri ... (HumAngle)

It is imperative to act swiftly and collectively to address the immediate and long-term needs of those affected by this catastrophic flooding,” the ...

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Nigeria: Floods – Maiduguri (MMC) and Jere Floods Flash Update 1 ... (ReliefWeb)

Situation Report in English on Nigeria about Coordination, Food and Nutrition, Flood and more; published on 10 Sep 2024 by OCHA.

Zulum Starts Distribution Of Relief To Maiduguri Flood Victims (TVC News)

It's the aftermath of the flood disaster which claimed thousands of homes, business places and hospitals in Maiduguri the Borno State Capital.

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Maiduguri Flood Crisis: Children Missing, Palace Flooded, Over ... (News Central TV)

Floodwaters inundated Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, in the early hours of yesterday, submerging hundreds of houses and destroying numerous ...

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Maiduguri Flood: NEMA Deploys Additional Resources For Search ... (AIT LIVE)

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Says It Has Activated The Deployment Of Additional Search And Rescue Personnel And Facilities To Strengthen.

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Maiduguri Flood: FG Begins Evacuation, Opens IDP Camps For ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Federal Government has begun the evacuation of residents of the affected communities in the flooding that has ravaged Maiduguri, the capital of Borno ...

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Maiduguri Floods Most Catastrophic In 3 Decades – Shettima ... (News Agency of Nigeria)

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says, despite preparations, the severity of the floods in Maiduguri is most catastrophic in over three decades.

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NEMA deploys additional rescue teams to flood-affected Maiduguri ... (Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deployed additional search, rescue personnel to assist Maiduguri residents trapped in their homes due to flood ...

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NEMA deploys additional resources to rescue Maiduguri flood victims (Voice of Nigeria)

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has deployed additional search and rescue personnel and facilities to strengthen the ongoing rescue of ...

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President Tinubu Orders NEMA to Aid Maiduguri Flood Victims (News Central TV)

President Bola Tinubu directs NEMA to assist flood victims in Maiduguri, pledging federal support to aid recovery efforts in Borno State following severe...

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Maiduguri flood victims begin returning home as waters recede ... (Pulse Nigeria)

Residents of Maiduguri town displaced by water from the Alau Dam are beginning to return to their homes as flood water recedes gradually. | Pulse Nigeria.

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Maiduguri Flood: Over 280 Inmates Escape From Correctional Centre (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

A statement from the spokesman for the service, Umar Abubakar disclosed that the federal government is working to evacuate the correctional centre.

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Defence Minister Sympathises With Zulum Over Maiduguri Flood (The Whistler NG)

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has extended his heartfelt sympathy to the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, over the.

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