Flooding kills 20 in Nigeria
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Pastor Dale Morgan
Aug 28, 2011, 11:37:59 AM8/28/11
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Flooding kills 20 in Nigeria
* From correspondents in Lagos
* From: AFP
* August 28, 2011 7:23PM
HEAVY rains that caused a dam to overflow in south-western Nigeria and led to houses being submerged have killed 20 people and displaced thousands.
Rescue workers have reported 20 confirmed dead in flooding in the city of Ibadan where a dam overflowed its boundary, creating "a very serious situation".
The floods resulted from heavy rains that began on Friday. Rubbish and other debris blocking waterways prevented water from properly flowing after the dam level was breached, the rescuers reported.
Local media reports spoke of thousands displaced, but it was not yet possible to obtain an exact head count.
Bridges reportedly collapsed in the flooding that also left cars submerged. Rescue workers were assessing the situation and seeking to assist those affected.
Flooding occurs each rainy season in Nigeria, although emergency officials have warned of particularly intense rains this year. The rainy season typically runs from about April to September.
Flooding kills 20 in Nigeria
* From correspondents in Lagos
* From: AFP
* August 28, 2011 7:23PM
HEAVY rains that caused a dam to overflow in south-western Nigeria and led to houses being submerged have killed 20 people and displaced thousands.
Rescue workers have reported 20 confirmed dead in flooding in the city of Ibadan where a dam overflowed its boundary, creating "a very serious situation".
The floods resulted from heavy rains that began on Friday. Rubbish and other debris blocking waterways prevented water from properly flowing after the dam level was breached, the rescuers reported.
Local media reports spoke of thousands displaced, but it was not yet possible to obtain an exact head count.
Bridges reportedly collapsed in the flooding that also left cars submerged. Rescue workers were assessing the situation and seeking to assist those affected.
Flooding occurs each rainy season in Nigeria, although emergency officials have warned of particularly intense rains this year. The rainy season typically runs from about April to September.
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