Flooding in Nigeria

The flooding in Sokoto state, Nigeria is a result of the Goronyo dam failing after heavy rainfall, washing away settlements and farmlands in nine local council areas; Binji, Gudu, Lllela, Silame, Tangaza, Kware, Gwadabawa, Gada and Goronyo.

This flood has extended to Kebbi State which shares a common border with Sokoto; affecting Local Government Areas Augie, Argungu, Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza.

Type of event
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Location of event
Nigeria
Date of Charter Activation
2010-09-09
Time of Charter Activation
15:55
Time zone of Charter Activation
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Charter Requestor
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
Activation ID
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Project Management
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Value Adding
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