#floods

Umar Mohammed, the Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), stated that the recent severe floods in Lagos State and other areas were anticipated. He warned that more heavy rains and floodwaters are expected to continue for up to 12 weeks.

Torrential rain has caused flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state of India, according to Al Jazeera.

Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp in Texas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization nearly a year after catastrophic floods resulted in the deaths of 25 girls and two teenage counselors. The camp's bankruptcy filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston reveals debts exceeding $10 million, with assets also reported in the range of millions.

The article from The Elephant discusses how recent floods in Nairobi highlight issues of inequality and overcrowding in urban areas, while also presenting an opportunity for African cities to rethink and redesign their infrastructure. It emphasizes the challenges faced by capital cities in the context of climate change and urban planning.