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NGA: Flood - 08-2026 - Flood and landslide – rainfall-induced, Anambra State, Nigeria #2 (2026-08-18)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Nigerian Red Cross Society deployed a team to assess the affected area.
Severe flooding was triggered by heavy rainfall, causing damage to houses and disrupting movement. A major landslide occurred, cutting off a road and severing access. The Nigerian Red Cross Society deployed a team to assess the affected area.
Fortunately, no deaths or injuries were reported at the time of assessment. The situation remains a concern, with the potential for further issues. Further details of the incident are available from the source.
The affected community is among several areas that experienced severe flooding due to the rainfall, with significant impacts reported.
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Category: disaster Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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