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ABUJA, May 31 (Xinhua) — The death toll from devastating floods triggered by heavy rains in Nigeria’s central Niger state has risen to at least 151, local authorities said Saturday.
Ibrahim Hussaini, head of operations at the Niger State Disaster Management Agency, told Xinhua by telephone that more than 50 more bodies were found in Mokwa district, where the disaster occurred, on Saturday.
I. Hussaini said 11 victims were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital. “So far, 318 people have been affected, as well as at least 503 households.
He added that the search for bodies continues, with local divers and volunteers assisting in the rescue operation.
Heavy rains on Thursday night caused chaos in Mokwa, flooding and washing away dozens of residential buildings, some of which still had people inside, I. Hussaini told reporters on Thursday.
Earlier this week, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency issued a forecast warning of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the central part of the country, including Niger State. The agency said more rainfall was expected in the next 24 hours, with localized showers also possible in the southern region. –0–