Aden, Yemen | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Torrential rains have unleashed severe flooding in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden, leaving at least 10 people injured and causing widespread damage to homes, shops, and roads. Local authorities confirmed that flash floods swept through the Al-Mualla district on August 19–20, prompting emergency measures and the deployment
The Federal Government has issued a nationwide alert over impending heavy rainfall expected to trigger severe flooding in 19 states and 76 locations from August 5 to August 9, 2025. The warning, released by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, urges residents and stakeholders to take immediate precautions
Butchers in Lagos have attributed the recent hike in the price of beef to severe flooding in parts of northern Nigeria and the accompanying disruptions in transportation routes. Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, several meat traders across major Lagos abattoirs lamented that the cost of sourcing cattle has increased significantly, forcing them to raise beef
Lagos, July 9, 2025 The Lagos State Government has attributed recent flash flooding in parts of the city to a natural phenomenon known as tidal lock-up, caused by elevated tide levels in the Atlantic Ocean and Lagos Lagoon, which temporarily block stormwater from draining into the sea. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that
The Nigerian government has once again affirmed its unwavering commitment to combatting the persistent issue of flooding across the country, which has caused significant loss of life, property, and infrastructure in recent years. In a statement made by the Ministry of Environment, the government stressed the importance of collaborative efforts and synergy among relevant Ministries,
