Over 4.4 million Nigerians have been affected by floods since July of this year, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHOA).
Over 2.4 million people were displaced nationwide due to flooding, with more than half of those individuals living in Bayelsa State, according to a recent report from OCHA Flash Update, which was published on Thursday.
Over 2.4 million people have been displaced as a result of flooding in Nigeria, which has affected over 4.4 million people since July. The majority of these are in Bayelsa State, according to the update.
The update also provided a breakdown of the loss of agriculture across the nation.
“Priority humanitarian needs remain shelter, access to clean water and sanitation, food, health care, and interventions to prevent or address disease outbreaks such as cholera.
“As floodwaters recede people move back to their homes, partners are moving from an emergency response towards a recovery response.
“Many of the humanitarian needs remain the same, including shelter needs, interventions to prevent or address disease outbreaks such as cholera, providing access to food, clean water and sanitation, health care and other essentials.
“Government and humanitarian partners are also coordinating support for the restoration of basic services, including primary health care and water facilities, schools, and other critical infrastructure.
“Agricultural support, including replacing seeds and tools and other productive assets, is urgently needed to respond to crop losses during the harvest season and to help farmers resume their livelihoods,” the update reads.
