Conflicting Warnings Issued as Overfilled Alau Dam Releases Water, Sparks Panic
Residents of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, North East Nigeria, who live near the Alau Dam and its downstream channel, are in a state of…
Borno Communities Fear Repeat Floods as Alau Dam Remains Unrepaired
Every weekday, 38-year-old Fatima Musa grips her son’s hand as they step onto a makeshift bridge in Fori, a community in Jere Local Government Area…
Uncovering Damage Caused by Maiduguri Flood in Alau Dam Community
Borno state in North East Nigeria recently experienced its worst flooding disaster in three decades after the Alau Dam overflowed and swept through communities across…
Maiduguri Floods: The Unfortunate Series Of Events That Led To The Breakdown Of Alau Dam
When flooding submerged towns and villages of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state in North East Nigeria, a wave of terror gripped the atmosphere. Thousands…