Between 13 and 14 September 2025, Dikwa Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State, Nigeria experienced severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall, which significantly impacted three camps: Alhaji Bashir Camp, Kamcheji Camp, and the Reception Centre. According to IOM Nigeria flash report 169 The flooding displaced 5,829 individuals across 1,058 households, including 3,350 children, 1,364 women, and 1,115 men. A total of 895 shelters were affected, with 849 completely destroyed and 46 partially damaged. (RRM, 30 Sep 2025)
Between 21 and 26 September 2025, severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall and river overflows affected five local government areas (LGAs) across Jigawa State, including Guri, Kiri Kasamma, Birniwa, Jahun, and Ringim. The incident led to widespread damage to homes, shelters, and community infrastructure across host communities. (FEWS NET, 01 Oct 2025)
Localized flooding, particularly flash floods due to heavy rains, continued to drive population displacement, loss of livelihood assets, destruction of farmlands, and crop loss, exacerbating difficulties accessing food and income and increasing food consumption gaps in some riverine communities across the country. As of September 20, 232 individuals have died and about 121,000 individuals have been displaced by flooding. In Adamawa State, 13 communities in Yola North and Yola South LGAs were flooded and many residents were displaced by flash floods in mid-September. (FEWS NET, 06 Oct 2025)
