DISASTER● ELEVATEDSep 28 · Sep 28, 2026, 5:19 PM
18-hour downpour submerges Makurdi homes, businesses
Vanguard Nigeria · sub saharan africa
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Several houses, churches, schools, eateries and business premises have been submerged in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following about 18 hours of heavy rainfall that forced residents to flee their homes and scramble to save their belongings. The downpour began around 8pm on Sunday and continued until about 3pm on Monday, […] The post 18-hour downpour submerges Makurdi homes, businesses appeared first on Vanguard News.
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