The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported a significant humanitarian crisis in Nigeria due to widespread flooding this year. Confirmed data from NEMA indicates that 231 persons have died, while 607 individuals sustained injuries. A staggering 315,762 people have been affected across 25 states. The agency also reported that 114 persons are currently missing as a direct consequence of the floods.

The devastating impact of the floods extends to widespread displacement and destruction. NEMA's updated 2025 flood dashboard, released recently, shows that 113,367 persons have been displaced from their homes.

Furthermore, 40,493 houses have been destroyed, and 46,304 farmlands have been washed away, severely impacting livelihoods and food security. The floods have impacted a total of 86 local government areas (LGAs) within the 25 affected states.

Among the 25 affected states, 10 were identified as most severely impacted. These include Lagos with 52,013 affected persons, Adamawa with 51,713, Akwa Ibom with 46,233, Imo with 29,242, Taraba with 26,722, Rivers with 22,345, Delta with 14,057, Abia with 11,907, Borno with 8,164, and Kaduna with 7,334.

A demographic breakdown of the affected population reveals that children are the most vulnerable group, with 143,683 children impacted. Following them are 100,079 women, 60,408 men, 11,592 elderly persons, and 2,265 persons with disabilities who have been affected by this year's flooding.

NEMA has also highlighted several key challenges in addressing the aftermath of these flood incidents. Resource shortage accounts for the largest hurdle at 69 percent, followed by inaccessibility at 16 percent.

Community resistance poses a challenge at 7 percent, and security risks represent 6 percent of the identified difficulties. In response to these pressing issues, the priority needs for the affected persons include food, shelter, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), health services, livelihood support, nutrition, education, protection, and security.