Heavy rainfall in Gandun Sarki community, in Malam Madori local government area of Jigawa State, causes building collapses and severe flooding, killing two children and sending several others to hospital. Daily Post Nigeria reports that two children die after a room where they sleep collapses on Friday night, affecting other family members.
Nigerian Eye adds that the heavy downpour begins on Thursday night and lasts for more than an hour, prompting flooding across parts of the Hadejia senatorial district. The outlet says more than 20 houses are destroyed and several others are submerged, with dozens of residents becoming homeless and fleeing during the night. Eyewitnesses recount that at least one collapsed building traps occupants inside. A father of the victims and a community leader confirm the casualties and damage, while residents call for shelter and relief support.
Both reports describe the event as part of recurring seasonal flooding in Jigawa, often linked to drainage problems and blocked water channels. Nigerian Eye notes that drainage work completed last year helps limit the damage, but preventive measures are still needed, and that an official SEMA statement has not yet been issued as of Friday evening.
