Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods

At least 151 people have died due to severe flooding in Mokwa, Nigeria, following predawn rains that caused torrents of water to overwhelm the town. Over 3,000 people were displaced and 500 households affected, with two roads and bridges destroyed. Relief efforts are underway, with President Bola Tinubu promising rapid aid distribution and support for victims. Flooding in Mokwa, located near the River Niger, is particularly severe due to climate change and excessive rainfall during Nigeria’s wet season, the Associated Press has reported. Local leaders are calling for urgent flood‑control measures to prevent future disasters.