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Nigeria battles worst floods in years; 300 killed in 2022

Por: ABC News World September 19, 2022

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ABUJA, Nigeria -- Nigeria is battling its worst floods in a decade with more than 300 people killed in 2022 including at least 20 this week, authorities told the Associated Press on Monday, admitting the situation is “beyond our control.”The floods in 27 of ’s 36 states and capital city have affected half a million people including 100,000 displaced, Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency said. More than 500 have been injured, it... + full article



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