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19 Aug 2018
It's now estimated that more than 300 people have died since the rains began three months ago.
21 Jul 2018
Severe downpours in the Jibia region left 50 people dead and many more homeless. The government says it has promised new housing for the worst affected – despite the fact that the homes they lost were built illegally.
17 Oct 2017
Families displaced, farmland destroyed as flood hits Estako communities.
2 Sep 2017
VIDEO SHOWS: UGC FOOTAGE OF PEOPLE WADING THROUGH FLOODED STREET IN THE CITY OF MAKURDI, SOME CARRYING BELONGINGS, FLOODED HOME, PEOPLE AND MOTORCYCLES WADING THROUGH FLOOD WATERS, TWEETS FROM PRESIDENT BUHARI
1 Sep 2017
Flood has sacked thousands of families and left an estimated 2,769 houses submerged in Markudi, Benue State, following heavy rains that began on Sunday, August 27.
3 Aug 2017
Rivers flood - Residents of Eneka community lament losses.
1 Aug 2017
Man and his dog rescued from car in Colorado flash flood.
27 May 2017
Bayelsa flooding - homes, schools taken over by flood.
9 Jan 2017
Floods in southern Thailand have killed over 20 people and hit the region's rubber industry.
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