Flooding near Goronyo town in Sokoto state, northern Nigeria, worsened significantly on 8th September when a dam on the Rima river failed. Villages below the dam have been flooded and tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Roads are submerged, making it difficult to assess the full impact of the floods. MSF is rapidly scaling up its response, and intends to provide water points and shelter materials to these displaced individuals. These photos, taken by logistician Chris Houston on mission in Nigeria, show the extent of the flooding.
Click here to listen to an interview with Chris Houston about the flooding
Flooding in Sokoto state, northern Nigeria, September 2010. Photo by Chris Houston/MSF.
Flooding in Sokoto state, northern Nigeria, September 2010. Photo by Chris Houston/MSF.
Flooding in Sokoto state, northern Nigeria, September 2010. Photo by Chris Houston/MSF.
Flooding in Sokoto state, northern Nigeria, September 2010. Photo by Chris Houston/MSF.
Flooding in Sokoto state, northern Nigeria, September 2010. Photo by Chris Houston/MSF.