Flooding in Niger displaces tens of thousands and leaves at least 47 dead

Officials in Niger said Wednesday that at least 47 people have been killed and over 56,000 others displaced by flooding triggered by recent heavy rains.

The General Directorate of Civil Protection said the floods have affected 7,754 households in 339 neighbourhoods and villages.

“Some 30 people died after their houses collapsed while 17 drowned. In addition, the floods injured 70 people,” it said in a statement.

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