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NGA: Flood - 08-2026 - Nigeria: Flood – Lafia, Nasarawa State (2026-08-15)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The flooding destroyed 37 houses and damaged property and workshops in the affected areas.
A heavy downpour hit Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, on August 13, 2026, causing severe urban flooding. The flooding affected four communities in Lafia Local Government Area, including Bukansidi and Millionaires Quarters. The floodwaters damaged residential buildings and public facilities, disrupting livelihoods.
Inadequate drainage infrastructure was overwhelmed by the intense rainfall. Further details on the flooding, including the extent of damage to households and businesses, are available from ReliefWeb. The flooding destroyed 37 houses and damaged property and workshops in the affected areas.
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Category: disaster Published: August 17, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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