Alerting about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the region, the body pointed out that unprecedented heavy rainfall, in combination with spillage from Lagdo dam in Northern Cameroon which was opened to release excess water, has displaced over 39,500 people apart from those already in IDP camps.
“Heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused serious damage to shelters and infrastructure in camps and other sites for IDPs since the onset of Nigeria’s rainy season in June. According to her, “Flood-prone communities could face protracted food insecurity if their farmlands are affected.” “Some IDPs are living temporarily with relatives in nearby camps and public buildings such as schools and markets.
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