At least 236 people have been killed and more than 135,000 displaced by floods that have ravaged 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) this year, according to the latest situation report from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The 2025 Flood Dashboard released by the agency revealed that a total of 409,714 people across 117 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have been affected by the disaster, which has also destroyed thousands of homes and farmlands nationwide.
Niger, Adamawa record highest deaths
Niger State has suffered the highest number of fatalities, with 163 deaths, followed by Adamawa with 59. Taraba recorded five deaths, Sokoto three, Jigawa and Yobe two each, while Gombe and Borno reported one death each.
The report also noted that 115 persons remain missing, 826 were injured, and 47,708 houses were destroyed. In addition, 62,653 farmlands have been submerged, threatening food security in many rural communities.
Children and women most affected
NEMA’s demographic breakdown showed that 188,118 children, 125,307 women, 77,423 men, 18,866 elderly persons, and 2,418 persons with disabilities were among those impacted by the floods.
Widespread damage nationwide
The data showed that Adamawa recorded the largest number of affected persons with 60,608 and 23,077 displaced, followed by Lagos with 57,951 affected and 3,680 displaced, while Akwa Ibom had 46,233 affected and 40,140 displaced.
Other states with significant impact include:
Taraba: 28,107 affected, 4,465 displaced
Imo: 26,041 affected, 13,254 displaced
Kaduna: 24,240 affected, 1,237 displaced
Rivers: 22,345 affected, 9,645 displaced
Abia: 11,907 affected, 4,896 displaced
Edo: 18,373 affected, 7,681 displaced
Kebbi: 16,918 affected, 5,718 displaced
Sokoto: 15,675 affected, 4,566 displaced
Flooding also affected communities in the FCT, Anambra, Bayelsa, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, and Ondo States, causing widespread destruction to property and infrastructure.
NEMA intensifies emergency response
NEMA said it is closely monitoring the situation and working with state emergency agencies, humanitarian organisations, and other partners to coordinate relief efforts and provide aid to victims.
“The agency continues to collaborate with state governments to deliver emergency assistance and minimise further loss of lives and property,” the statement read.
This year’s floods rank among the deadliest in recent memory, underscoring the growing impact of climate change and poor drainage infrastructure across Nigeria. Experts have urged authorities to strengthen early warning systems, enforce environmental regulations, and invest in flood control projects to prevent future disasters.
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