Episode
Nigeria's floods: Can demolishing buildings stop the destruction?
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- DW AfricaLink
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- Aug 31, 2026
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- 1560
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Summary
Flooding is a recurring issue across Nigeria, with communities in 33 states at high risk. Poor waste disposal, blocked drains, rapid urbanization and construction on waterways are among the factors making the problem worse. After the recent flooding in Abuja, authorities have turned to demolitions — but can tearing down buildings really prevent future floods?