Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Severe flooding has struck parts of Niger State, destroying farmlands in Kafin Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area, and submerging at least 18 communities in the Lapai Local Government Area.

The affected communities include Dere, Eshi, Apataku, Tsakanabi, Kuchi Kakanda, Arah, Achiba, Rebba, Ebwa, Pele, Edda, Rigido, Gbami, Yawa, Baka, and Muye.

In response, the state government has warned residents in flood-prone zones to relocate to higher ground without delay.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication, Media and Strategy, Jonathan Vatsa, emphasised the importance of early action, referencing the recent tragedy in Mokwa as a wake-up call for vulnerable communities.

According to the Nigerian Meteorologica...