Niger is grappling with one of its worst floods in decades, with state media confirming 339 deaths and over 1.1 million people displaced since June. Torrential rains have turned streets into rivers, destroyed homes, and even wiped out a historic 19th-century mosque in Zinder. \"This is beyond heartbreaking—families have lost everything,\" a local aid worker shared anonymously.
Key updates:
383 injured, with hospitals overwhelmed
Livestock, crops, and food supplies wiped out
Schools closed until late October due to damage
Rainfall 200% higher than average in some regions
Scientists warn that climate change is turbocharging extreme weather, turning seasonal rains into deadly disasters. Last year, 195 lives were lost—this year’s toll is nearly double.
In Niamey, the capital, floodwaters submerged entire neighborhoods, displacing thousands. Meanwhile, global aid groups are scrambling to deliver emergency supplies.
\"This is beyond heartbreaking—families have lost everything,\" a local aid worker shared anonymously.
383 injured, with hospitals overwhelmed
Livestock, crops, and food supplies wiped out
Schools closed until late October due to damage
Rainfall 200% higher than average in some regions
