Severe flooding triggered by two days of torrential downpours has forced more than 545 households from their homes in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, according to the state’s emergency management agency.
The storms, which struck on 4 and 5 September, damaged at least 171 houses across multiple communities in Kaduna North Local Government Area. Floodwaters rose quickly, submerging homes and forcing emergency responders to shift from assessment to urgent evacuations.
“The flooding was widespread, with families losing both homes and property. Our priority now is to provide shelter, food and medical assistance for displaced people,” said Usman Mazadu, Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA).
The disaster response has brought together state authorities, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigeria Red Cross, Christian Aid, the Civil Defence Corps and the state fire service.
Kigo Road Community recorded the heaviest losses, with 69 homes and 276 households affected. In Rifin Guza, an overflowing river swamped residential areas, while other neighbourhoods hit include Shooting Range, Kabala Costain, Bashama Road, Tudun Wada, Ungwan Rimi – where a key bridge collapsed – and Malali G.R.A.
Displaced families have been moved to a temporary camp at Girls Primary School, Kigo, where officials assured them of continued relief support. Authorities say plans are also under way to develop a recovery framework to help communities rebuild and reduce future flood risks.
