| Date | September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Borno State, Nigeria |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall and the collapse of Alau Dam |
| Deaths | 150 |
| Property damage | 70% community submersion, displacing 419,000+ |
Location of Alau Dam in Nigeria.
Borno State, Nigeria, faced flooding after the collapse of the Alau Dam on 10 September 2024. The Maiduguri and Jere local government areas were particularly affected: according to the National Emergency Management Agency, over 70% of the residents in Maiduguri were displaced. At least 150 people died.[1][2][3] The United Nations refugee agency in Nigeria described it as the worst to hit the city in thirty years, affecting over one million people.[3][4]
The flooding was a part of the 2024 Nigeria floods.
- ^ "Borno flood killed 150 persons, displaced thousands, says SEMA as FG constructs dam in Benue". The Guardian. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
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