Rising Waters: The impact of floods in Nigeria
ACROSS Nigeria, serene landscapes have been transformed into vast expanses of water. While the country is no stranger to heavy rainfall which often causes rivers to swell, this year’s floods have left a trail of destruction that has affected millions. Homes, schools, and farmlands have been submerged, leaving communities grappling with the aftermath of nature's fury. A trail of destruction Out of Nigeria’s 36 states, 31 have been affected by the floods which have caused more than 300 casualties and displaced 673,000 persons. Across the country, essential services have been disrupted as critical infrastructures including roads, markets, bridges connecting communities, schools and…