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Impacts
The sub-Saharan region has seen an increase in the occurrence and intensity of floods during the past two decades, with the consequence of destabilizing food supply and health in an area already affected by extreme poverty and rapid population growth. Conversion of land from natural wetlands and vegetation into croplands has increased the risk of floods and soil erosion.

According to estimates, the 2016 flood resulted in the loss of at least 38 lives and destroyed around 9.000 homes, leaving thousands of people homeless. Approximately 26.000 livestock were lost. The floods provoked substantial displacement, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts due to Boko Haram as well as increasing competition over agricultural land after displacement.

Initial responses focused on limiting the spread of infectious and communicable diseases such as malaria and diahreea and providing mental support. As of the end of September 2019, no cases of cholera had been reported, whereas floods in 2014 had affected more than 1,400 people.