Severe floods and droughts are causing significant casualties and major disruptions across the African continent, impacting various regions.
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Updated Jun 18
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What happened
Severe floods and droughts are causing significant casualties and major disruptions across the African continent, impacting various regions.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Torrential floods caused deaths in Mokwa, Nigeria, amid warnings of climate shocks across Africa.Sub-event
- Water releases near Jebba Hydroelectric Power Station caused flooding in the Adamawa region of Africa.Sub-event
Continent-wide climate crisis: floods and droughts leading to casualties in Africa.1 source
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The entities involved
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Africa
continent
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
country in Central Africa
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- Nigeria's recurring floods highlight adaptation needs, leading to the conclusion that African countries must take greater control of their institutions.