Severe flooding due to torrential rains has impacted over 2.7 million people across Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon, leading to urgent humanitarian needs. The floods have destroyed homes and farmland, worsening existing food insecurity and prompting Action Against Hunger’s call for substantial funding and support for affected populations.
Severe flooding caused by relentless torrential rains has affected millions in Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon, prompting urgent calls for humanitarian assistance. Approximately 2.7 million individuals in Central and East Africa have been impacted, including 1.7 million in Chad, one million in Nigeria, and over 230,000 in Cameroon. Action Against Hunger is leading efforts to support vulnerable populations facing rising hunger due to substantial damages such as destroyed homes and farmland. In Chad, flooding has persisted since late July, severely impacting regions such as Lac and Mayo-Kebbi Est, as well as refugee areas in the Sila province. The floods have resulted in over 500 fatalities, 210,000 destroyed houses, and significant agricultural losses, raising concerns for the 3.4 million individuals already grappling with food insecurity. Action Against Hunger’s Country Director in Chad, Gustave Gnagny, indicated that approximately $100 million is required for relief efforts, yet only 10% of this funding has been secured thus far. Nigeria has similarly faced devastating floods, particularly in the northeastern states. The inundation has left tens of thousands without food or shelter and has worsened a pre-existing food insecurity crisis affecting over 32 million Nigerians. The floods have compromised crucial agricultural land, thereby escalating potential food scarcity in the already vulnerable regions. In Cameroon, flooding in the Far-North has displaced around 236,000 individuals and destroyed more than 30,000 acres of crops. With infrastructure collapsing, there are increased concerns about food shortages and waterborne diseases, necessitating urgent humanitarian efforts. As climate change continues to impact agricultural stability and water access across the region, the need for a coordinated and robust humanitarian response is paramount to address both the immediate crises and the longer-term adaptations required for affected communities. Action Against Hunger has long been active in these regions, focusing on essential services such as nutrition, health, and food security since its establishment in Chad in 1981, Nigeria in 2009, and Cameroon in 2013.
The flooding in Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon is part of a larger pattern of climate-related events that have resulted in widespread humanitarian crises. The region has historically struggled with food insecurity, and the recent climatic shocks have exacerbated this issue, with millions now facing acute hunger and lack of access to basic necessities. The relentless rains have led to destruction of homes, displacement of families, and devastating losses in agriculture, critically affecting food supplies and livelihoods.
In conclusion, the severe flooding across Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon highlights an urgent humanitarian crisis affecting millions. With homes, farmland, and infrastructure devastated, the affected populations face critical shortages in food, water, and shelter. Action Against Hunger advocates for expedited funding and humanitarian support to ensure the survival and recovery of these vulnerable communities, as they navigate both current emergencies and ongoing threats posed by climate change.
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