2016 Niger flood

Heavy rains during the months of June, July and August 2016 resulted in extreme flooding of various rivers throughout Niger, particularly the Niger River, where the floods caused material damage and loss of life in Niger and other countries along the river's path. Quotes Nze said, “This development was promptly communicated to Mr President through the Minister of Water Resources. The flood sighted in Niger Republic was expected to arrive the Nigerian border through Kebbi State around 16th of September, 2019, and it would finally find its way down to Kwara, Niger, Kogi, Edo, Anambra, Rivers and Bayelsa states. “This is what often causes river flooding in Nigeria,” Nze stated. “Some 30 people died after their houses collapsed while 17 drowned. In addition, the floods injured 70 people and caused the deaths of 257 head of cattle,” the directorate said in a statement. External links Category:2010s floods Category:Disasters in Africa Category:Niger