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Six killed, 10,000 displaced in Nigeria due to heavy rains

Abuja, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) Heavy and unexpected rains have caused to date the death of six people and the displacement of some 10,000 others in Nigeria, Adamawa State Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta informed. The deaths occurred due to the overflowing of the Benue River, a common situation during the annual rains but unexpected this time, because the rainy season has not yet peaked, Farauta stated.

The rains and flooding have caused enormous material damage and economic losses due to the inundation of 11 communities, farmlands, and infrastructure. The extent of the damage has yet to be quantified, she said.

As a consequence of climate change, the early rains, usually in September and not in August, caught many people off guard.

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