Several families have been forced to flee their homes after a heavy downpour triggered widespread flooding and building collapses in Gandun Sarki community, Malam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The disaster, which occurred during a downpour that lasted for more than an hour on Thursday night, reportedly affected several communities across the Hadejia Senatorial District, destroying houses, submerging homes and farmlands, and leaving residents scrambling for safety.

Several families have been forced to flee their homes after a heavy downpour triggered widespread flooding and building collapses in Gandun Sarki community, Malam Madori Local…

A devastating flood in Jigawa's Gandun Sarki community has left two children dead and dozens homeless. Learn more about the impact of the Jigawa flood.