Thousands of people have also been displaced due to the flooding.
Voice of America reports that since June, more than 53,000 people have been left homeless by floods.
According to reports, the worst-hit regions in the current flooding are Maradi in the south-east, Agadez in the desert north and the capital Niamey, where 16 people have died.Arise News reports that 144mm of rain has been recorded between Tuesday and Wednesday. According to news website The Guardian Nigeria, the rainy season in the country is usually short, typically lasting from June to August or September, although in recent years it has been exceptionally strong.The landlocked country in the Sahel region has been experiencing high temperatures in recent years as a result of climate change.
Furthermore, an official from the local department says that disaster management teams are on high alert to provide assistance to victims. Last year more than 70 people died and more than 600,000 were affected by floods, reported Flood List.com.
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