Torrential rains and floods in Niger over the past three weeks have resulted in 21 deaths and nearly 6,000 people affected, according to figures released by the interior ministry on Thursday.
The ministry reported that eight people drowned, while 13 others died when their houses collapsed during storms.
Additionally, 26 people sustained injuries, and approximately 4,000 cattle were either killed or lost, officials stated on state television.
The Maradi region in central Niger has been the hardest hit by the onset of the rainy season, accounting for 14 of the 21 fatalities, officials said.
Niger’s rainy season typically spans from June through September.
Last year, about 195 people lost their lives, and 400,000 were affected, with many losing their homes due to severe flooding.
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