A new appeal by the agency called for six million dollars in flexible emergency funds to respond to the children and their families affected by the phenomenon, which is hitting hard in countries like Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Mali.

In Mali alone, at least 72,000 children were impacted by the floods reported in 19 regions.

As part of its response, Unicef distributes emergency household and sanitation items, deploys mobile health clinics and creates child-friendly spaces.

It is also promoting community hygiene and sanitation messages.

In Nigeria, meanwhile, the agency deployed pre-positioned health, water, sanitation and hygiene supplies in the worst-affected areas.

In this nation, the Fund is also working, in contact with local authorities to deliver emergency cash to 5,000 registered households.

In Chad, some of the actions included the distribution of basic household supplies, as well as therapeutic food for children under the age of five.

Meanwhile, in Niger, where more than 650,000 people are reported to be affected, the agency is distributing malaria kits, water treatment supplies and other essential household items.

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