1 million displaced, 10 million children out of school, and 1,460 deaths in West and Central Africa due to monsoon floods linked to climate change.

Severe flooding caused by monsoon rains has affected West and Central Africa, displacing nearly one million people and leaving 10 million children out of school, according to Save the Children. The floods, which resulted in over 1,460 deaths and extensive infrastructure damage across countries like Nigeria, Mali, and Niger, are attributed to climate change. The organization calls for increased disaster response support and measures to improve school resilience against extreme weather.

October 15, 2024
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