2 killed and 2 missing in Nigeria floods

Local authorities said Friday that after heavy rain and heavy flooding in the northern-corporate state Niger In Nigeria, at least 2 corpses are found and the other 5 are still missing.

Ebrahim Hosseini, Head of State Emergency Management Agency NigerTold reporters that after heavy rains in late Wednesday, which causes widespread destruction in the area Mokwa Three people were rescued.

Hosseini said that more than 5 residential houses have gone underwater and some still have residents. He added that rescue operations are underway for four missing.

Earlier this week, Zubideh Omar, general manager of the National Emergency Management Agency, said efforts are being made to reduce the impact of floods across the country this year.

During a national campaign, Omar urged all levels of government to invest in drainage systems, dams and flood -resistant infrastructure in river areas.