More than 3,000 houses submerged, vehicles swept away, houses buried, paddy fields destroyed, two bridges collapsed, two roads swept away, Mokwa submerged
Starting in April 2025,[1] Nigeria experienced a series of flooding events that caused property damage, fatalities, injuries and displacement. The deadliest flood so far was the 2025 Mokwa flood in May that killed at least 500 people.[2]
Causes of flooding in Nigeria include the release of water from the Jebba Hydroelectric Power Stationdam, that caused at least six floods with one killing at least thirteen people. Heavy rainfall, poor drainage, and weak infrastructure are expected to worsen flash and urban flooding in major cities like Lagos.[5][3]
On May 28, flooding occurred in Mokwa after heavy rainfall and the collapse of a nearby dam, killing at least 500 people, leaving over 600 missing and presumed dead, injuring 121 others and affecting thousands, including more than 4,000 displaced.[2][6][7][8]
Also in Mokwa, floods in April caused by the release of water from the Jebba Hydroelectric Power Stationdam killed at least thirteen people, including three people on a canoe that capsized on a flooded river, and destroyed rice fields. The floods affected over 5,000 dry-season farmers across Niger State and Kwara State, impacting over 10,000ha (25,000 acres) of paddy farms in Mokwa alone with estimated economic losses in the billions of naira. Farmers from Kebbi State, Sokoto State, Katsina State and Kano State were also impacted. Reports indicate that the disaster displaced over 6,400 people, destroyed 45 schools, 44 health centers, and led to the collapse of the Eppa bridge, cutting off communities from urgent help. The flood was the sixth caused by the water released from the dam.[5]
Rivers State
In May, torrential rains caused floods and landslides that buried homes and swept people away in the city of Okrika, killing at least twenty-five people. Rescue operations are ongoing but access to remote areas remains difficult due to damaged roads and high water levels. More bodies are still being pulled from debris as of 30May2025.[update][9]
Kwara State
In April, at least thirteen people were killed in Kwara State and Mokwa in Niger State, including three people on a canoe that capsized on a flooded river, and rice fields were destroyed after flooding triggered by the routine water release from the Jebba Hydroelectric Power Stationdam on April 16 affected 30 communities. The floods affected over 5,000 dry-season farmers across Niger State and Kwara State, impacting over 10,000ha (25,000 acres) of paddy farms in Mokwa alone with estimated economic losses in the billions of naira. Farmers from Kebbi State, Sokoto State, Katsina State and Kano State were also impacted. Reports indicate that the disaster displaced over 6,400 people, destroyed 45 schools, 44 health centers, and led to the collapse of the Eppa bridge, cutting off communities from urgent help. The flood was the sixth caused by the water released from the dam.[5]
Borno State
In September 2025 there's is heavy Rainfall in maiduguri which lead to flooding and damages to life and properties in the capital city of Borno state.The floods which leads to lost of life and collapse of dams in the state.[10]
Adamawa
In July at least 23 people were killed in the Capital city of adamawa state yola,the heavy Rainfall which lead to flooding,and affected many life's and properties in the state capital.many people were displaced.[11]
Ondo state
The resident of Ese odo,Okiti pupa in ondo state were affected by a heavy downpour in July 2025.The downpour which leads to flooding and destroy Bridges,properties and rendered many homeless in the state.[12]
Osun state
The resident of Iwo local government in osun state counted losses as a heavy downpour which leads to flood destroyed and displaced many families in the state.
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