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Nigeria: Floods - Mokwa, Niger State Flash Update 3 (23 June 2025)

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Highlights

  • At least 161 people have died following flooding on 29 May in Mokwa, Niger State, in north-central Nigeria, according to State authorities. Many people, among them children, are reportedly still missing.
  • Over 3,600 flood-affected people have received treatment for malaria, peptic ulcers, antenatal care, and other health conditions through coordinated efforts by humanitarian partners.
  • More than 250 children have been identified with severe acute malnutrition in Mokwa following the recent flooding.
  • As floodwaters recede, priority humanitarian needs include access to clean drinking water, prevention of disease outbreaks, shelter reconstruction, and electricity supply to the three IDP camps in Mokwa.

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