The aftermath of the flood. In Kofa biyu, Maiduguri, while the flood is stagnant, people are arriving to retrieve clothes and return to their temporary shelters in other places.

Trucks in stagnant water close to Lake Chad Basin area, Maiduguri. Days after the #MaiduguriFlood, stagnant water remains in many areas.

The resilience of the people living in this region is unequal.

Some photos captured by Yerwa of the aftermath of the #MaiduguriFlood at Fori Maiduguri on 15th September 2024.

Many residents around Maiduguri, placed sandbags in the early hours of the floods believing it could be contained. Unfortunately the flood waters overwhelmed the city, and many fled to safer neighborhoods. #MaiduguriFlood

Submerged buildings in stagnant water after the floods around 505 housing estate. #MaiduguriFloods #TheAftermath

In public and private libraries and bookstores, many personal and professional records, books and documents have been damaged by the #MaiduguriFlood

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“When the flood came, it reached our house and later I discovered my shop was also flooded. I sell leather. The building behind me was my shop. Currently we are still living in the destroyed buildings. We want to try to repair the house and the shop as well. I am currently taking

Forgotten shoes and keys at a neighborhood in Maiduguri. As many people are displaced, many neighborhoods have lost items scattered around. #MaiduguriFlood #TheAfterMath

A farmland in Fori. The #MaiduguriFlood has left devastating effects on farmland leading to loss of crops and long term impacts on soil healths.

At sunset, people are seen walking around the Fori bridge, which was ravaged by floodwaters. The devastating floods in #Maiduguri have resulted in significant damage to the town's infrastructure, particularly the destruction of key roads and bridges that link the community.

A destroyed building at Gwange. Severe flooding in Maiduguri, caused widespread damage to infrastructure and displaced many people. Among the hardest hit was the Gwange area. #MaiduguriFlood

“I run a company named Hassan Yahaya and Sons Petroleum Company. We have been here in Gwange for 30 years. Years ago, we saw the waters but it didn’t come too close to us. But this time, we just saw the water coming this way a few days prior. We didn’t expect this to be

Flooding causes significant damage to infrastructure projects, particularly bridges, which has a ripple effect on local communities and disrupts daily life for those who rely on them. A vital infrastructure is the Fori Bridge, which connects residential areas to Bama road, a

Flooding causes significant damage to infrastructure projects, particularly bridges, which has a ripple effect on local communities and disrupts daily life for those who rely on them. A vital infrastructure is the Fori Bridge, which connects residential areas to Bama road, a

Our book drive has yielded results. Our library at kanemcreative.org is growing. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously ❤️

A medicine store in Bayan Quarters in Maiduguri after the floods. #Maidugurifloods

“I’ve been selling leather goods for 40 years. Although we came close to flooding 30 years ago, this is the first time our stores have been completely engulfed. In the afternoon there had been signs of the flood coming. The floodwaters rose steadily. From Wednesday, Thursday

As the year ends, we wish to thank participants who made workshops such an intellectual experience. We also honor our donor @atjlf who continues to support us. And to our amazing staff, instructors, we appreciate you! We hope to continue with more! Stay tuned! #BitsofBorno