Torrential rains and floods in Niger over three weeks have left 21 dead and nearly 6,000 people affected, according to figures released by the country's Interior Ministry. Director-General of Civil Protection of Niger Bako Boubacar said on state television that 8 people had drowned and 13 had died in houses that collapsed during storm. Additionally, 26 people have been injured, and approximately 4,000 cattle have been killed or lost. Central Niger's Maradi region has been the worst hit since the onset of the rainy season, with a confirmed death toll of 14. The rainy season traditionally runs from June through September in the African nation. In 2022, about 195 people were killed and 400,000 people were affected, many of whom lost their homes. Source: Qatar News Agency
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