On 20th September 2025, extended heavy rain, flash floods, and windstorms triggered flooding in North Nigeria, accounting for 163 deaths and 115 missing persons.
According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), at least 121,224 persons were displaced by floods that swept through the country. In addition, 339,658 persons have experienced some form of loss, while 681 are sustaining various degrees of injuries (ReliefWeb). The heavy rain has also destroyed a major road, leaving communities isolated and farmlands inundated, destroying crops and pasture (Modis), with more than 9,000 acres of farmland destroyed.
In the aftermath of the floods, NEMA has experienced a shortage of resources and inaccessibility to the flooded community area, which is making it difficult for rescue teams and relief materials to reach the affected. Security risks and community resistance have slowed operations, and there are other challenges that have further complicated humanitarian access and aid delivery.
The support requested by the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) will support 10,195 most affected persons by the flood in Zaria and Kaduna North within Kaduna State. The funds will be used to provide cash assistance, psycho social support, and support for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene needs.
