Flood alert !: greatest flood to hit Nigeria in decades

 The greatest flooding to hit Nigeria in ten years is estimated to have killed some 500 people and forced an additional 1.4 million people from their homes.

Huge sections of the nation have been severely damaged, and people from all walks of life have been impacted

Large areas of the country have been flooded as a result of heavy rainfall and poor infrastructure, raising concerns about a lack of food and excessive inflation.

This week's fuel shortage has already resulted in lengthy lines at gas stations in Abuja, the nation's capital, as a result of tankers being obstructed by flooding in neighboring states.

In order to prevent the flood from flooding our home, Jude and his neighbors made over five rounds to sprinkle sand along these roadways and in front of their yards.

"But it was all in vain. Since there is too much flooding, the entire attempt proved fruitless.

In the upcoming weeks and months, much more intense rainfall is anticipated.

Around northern states, the rainy season normally finishes in November, and further harm to persons and property is anticipated to occur before December in the south. 

In the country of West Africa, the greatest flooding in a decade has claimed more than 600 lives.

Over 200,000 homes have been damaged, and 1.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes.

Flooding is anticipated to last into November.

Seasonal flooding is nothing new in Nigeria, but this year has been substantially worse than usual.

Unusually severe rains and climate change, according to the administration, are to blame.

Another important element contributing to the deadly flooding was the sudden release of extra water from dams in both Nigeria and neighboring Cameroon.

Inadequate planning and infrastructure, according to experts, have made the damage worse.

Significant portions of cropland have been destroyed since the flooding started in the early summer.

In addition to the disruption of the food and fuel sources, there are worries about the increasing spread of disease.

Sadiya Umar Farouk, Nigeria's minister for humanitarian affairs and disaster management, urged local authorities to evacuate residents in the riskiest locations during a press conference on Sunday.

According to her, authorities are already giving individuals in need food and other forms of assistance.

She continued by saying that several state administrations "failed not to prepare" for the disaster despite "concerted efforts" and early warnings.

Of Nigeria's 36 states, 27 have been impacted by the disaster.

People returning to their houses in flood plains each year when the water levels recede is a contributing factor to the issue.