Flooding in Nigeria has killed more than 100 people, and officials say the toll may rise as search efforts continue.
Emergency teams in Mokwa, Niger State, are still recovering bodies swept away by the floods.
“We have recovered 117 bodies so far and expect to find more. Many were carried into the Niger River,” said Ibrahim Hussaini, spokesperson for the emergency services.
Heavy rain and a dam collapse on Wednesday night triggered the floods. The water submerged entire neighbourhoods in Mokwa.
Flooding between May and September is common in Nigeria. But climate experts say more extreme weather, linked to climate change, is making the situation worse. Poor drainage systems and unregulated building in flood-prone areas have also increased the danger.
In 2022, Nigeria faced one of its deadliest flood seasons. The disaster killed over 1,200 people and displaced more than 1.2 million across 31 states.
