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Kenya Grapples with Rising Cholera Cases Amid Devastating Floods

16May

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Kenya Grapples with Rising Cholera Cases Amid Devastating Floods

Reports from the government indicate that the number of cholera cases has surged to 107 in Kenya as the country continues to be battered by heavy flooding triggered by ongoing seasonal rains. Efforts led by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross have been underway to conduct medical outreach programs and implement control measures to combat cholera and other waterborne diseases in several counties, including Nyeri, Tana River, and Marsabit. A statement released by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration revealed that thirty public health officials have been dispatched to conduct risk assessments at all 167 internally displaced camps. Their assessment includes evaluating nutritional needs, ensuring access to safe drinking water, and addressin...

Uyo Residents Face Threat as Gully Erosion Endangers Over 150 Houses in Akwa Ibom

16May

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Uyo Residents Face Threat as Gully Erosion Endangers Over 150 Houses in Akwa Ibom

The residents of Afaha Oku, a significant Uyo community that is home to the University of Uyo and Cornelia Conelly College (CCC), a prominent girls' school in Akwa Ibom State, are experiencing displacement due to gully erosion. More than 120 victims expressed their concerns over the escalating threats caused by recent heavy rainfall during a visit to the village head, Etteidung Emmanuel Eka, urging government intervention to resolve the issue. Mr. Titus Jerome Udoh, a retired landlord whose house on Akpan Eton Street faced erosion threats after a construction company redirected flood water into the area, shared his struggles after being forced to vacate his home in 2019. Similarly, Mr. Francis Valentine Akpan, residing on Obong Efak, Nabor Street, highlighted the challenges faced by r...

NIMET Gives Warning to Kano Residents about Flooding During the 2024 Rainy Season

16May

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NIMET Gives Warning to Kano Residents about Flooding During the 2024 Rainy Season

In a recent Disaster Risk Management Stakeholders Coordination Meeting on Seasonal Climate Prediction and Annual Flood Outlook in Kano, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET, issued a caution to residents of Kano State regarding potential flooding in 14 out of the 44 Local Government Areas in the state. Dr. Nuradeen Abdullahi, the NIMET Kano/Jigawa Territorial Coordinator, highlighted the LGAs that are at risk, which include Rimin Gado, Tofa, Kabo, Madobi, Garum Malam, Bebeji, Rano, Dawakin Kudu, Warawa, Wudil, Sumaila, Ajingi, Kura, and Dala. Additionally, Abdullahi noted that another five LGAs, namely Karaye, Takai, Bunkure, Dawakin Tofa, and Makoda, were also facing a moderate risk of flooding. On the contrary, he mentioned that the remaining 25 LGAs were at a lower risk level. T...

Indonesia Floods Leave 34 Dead, Many Missing

12May

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Indonesia Floods Leave 34 Dead, Many Missing

Tragically, at least 34 individuals have lost their lives, and many others remain unaccounted for following devastating floods on Sumatra island in western Indonesia. The spokesperson for the West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency, Ilham Wahab, confirmed this heartbreaking news on Sunday, revealing the extent of the catastrophe. As Wahab stated, "Our data indicates that 34 people have perished: 16 in Agam and 18 in Tanah Datar. Additionally, 18 individuals have sustained injuries. There are ongoing efforts to locate 16 other missing persons." According to reports from Aljazeera, the disaster struck the Agam and Tanah Datar districts in the West Sumatra province around 10:30 pm (15:30 GMT) on Saturday, following a heavy downpour. The downpour triggered a flash flood and cold lava flow ...

Red Cross Initiative: Anambra River Communities Being Educated on Flood Preparedness

9May

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Red Cross Initiative: Anambra River Communities Being Educated on Flood Preparedness

Sensitization of residents living in riverine areas in Anambra State has commenced by the Nigerian Red Cross Society, aiming to prevent flood disasters. To mark this year's World Red Cross Day, Professor Charity Ifeyinwa Emelie, the state chairman of the society, mentioned during a press conference that the education campaign has begun. Emelie, while speaking to journalists, expressed, "Efforts to inform those living in the riverine locations about the potential flood this year have started." "Our team has been dispatched to these areas, where convincing residents to relocate to higher ground is challenging. Despite the reluctance, we have been encouraging them to move to prevent any disasters during this year's flood," Emelie explained. Notably, the organization has made significant p...

Frontline Areas Embankment Initiatives Directed by Jigawa Governor, Namadi

9May

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Frontline Areas Embankment Initiatives Directed by Jigawa Governor, Namadi

Urgent action has been ordered by Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi for the commencement of embankment projects in frontline areas throughout the state. In a statement released to NewsNow by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on media affairs, Hajiya Zainab Shua’aibu Rabo Ringim, it was revealed that the Governor instructed the state Ministry of Environment to take immediate measures to prevent flooding this year. Emphasizing the importance of these actions, the Governor highlighted the necessity of curbing the annual flooding occurrences to safeguard the lives and properties of the citizens. He stressed the need to relocate all necessary materials for embanking frontline areas across the state swiftly. Furthermore, a nine-member committee has been established t...

Southern Brazil Records Its Deadliest Storms with 29 Casualties

7May

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Southern Brazil Records Its Deadliest Storms with 29 Casualties

As a consequence of four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods, and mudslides in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Governor Eduardo Leite confirmed the occurrence of the worst storms in the region. The calamity resulted in the loss of 29 lives, with an additional 60 individuals currently unaccounted for. Expressing his concerns, Leite anticipated a further increase in the death toll, marking these storms as the most severe natural disaster in the state's history, which is known for its significant agricultural and livestock production. Recently, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid a visit to Santa Maria, one of the hardest-hit cities in the state, where he held discussions with Governor Leite on the unfolding crisis. Lula pledged federal support and...

Devastation from Cyclone Hidaya in Kenya: Death Toll Exceeds 200

3May

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Devastation from Cyclone Hidaya in Kenya: Death Toll Exceeds 200

As a cyclone approached the Tanzanian coast, the Kenyan Interior Ministry announced on Friday that the number of fatalities from flood-related incidents in the country has surpassed 200 since March. Heavy rains have been wreaking havoc across East Africa, leading to floods and landslides that have caused widespread destruction of crops, homes, and displacement of hundreds of thousands of individuals. According to a statement from the Interior Ministry, the death toll due to severe weather conditions has reached 210, with 22 individuals losing their lives in the last 24 hours alone. Additionally, over 165,000 individuals have been forced out of their homes, while 90 others remain unaccounted for, raising concerns of a potentially higher toll in the coming days. Kenya and its neighboring...

Death Toll Surpasses 200 in Kenya Floods as Cyclone Draws Near

3May

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Death Toll Surpasses 200 in Kenya Floods as Cyclone Draws Near

The number of fatalities from flood-related incidents in Kenya has exceeded 200 since March, according to a statement by the interior ministry on Friday. This occurs as a cyclone approaches the Tanzanian coast. Extensive rains have battered East Africa, leading to flooding and landslides that have demolished crops, engulfed residences, and displaced hundreds of thousands of individuals. The interior ministry disclosed that a total of 210 people have lost their lives in Kenya due to severe weather conditions, with 22 fatalities occurring in the last 24 hours. Additionally, more than 165,000 individuals have been forced out of their homes, with 90 others reported missing, heightening concerns of a further rise in the death toll. Both Kenya and neighboring Tanzania, wh...

3May

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29 individuals lost their lives in Brazil due to flooding

In the southern region of Brazil, heavy rains have resulted in a tragic death toll of 29, with approximately 60 individuals reported missing, according to the Brazilian Civil Defence Agency. Initial reports on Thursday indicated a death toll of 10 since Monday, but the numbers have tragically increased. Authorities in Brazil have declared a state of emergency as rescue efforts intensify to locate the missing individuals. Soldiers and rescue teams are working tirelessly to free families trapped in their homes and individuals stranded on rooftops, striving to escape the rising waters. Governor Eduardo Leite expressed that Rio Grande do Sul is facing its most severe disaster in history, and cautioned that the death toll is expected to climb higher. The unrelenting rains have isolated enti...