Flood Emergency in Maiduguri: Mass Displacement and New Disease Fears After Alau Dam Collapse
After the Alau Dam collapse in Borno State, severe flooding in Maiduguri submerged homes and displaced nearly 400,000 people. Overcrowded shelters lack clean water and sanitation, setting the stage for new disease outbreaks and worsening malnutrition amidst ongoing food insecurity and healthcare gaps.
