'You have to take a canoe': Niger's capital Niamey cut off by floodwater

Residents of Niamey have to take canoes to move out of town as most roads near the Nigerien capital have been cut off from the rest of the country by rising floodwater following heavy rains over the past three months. Most transport companies have suspended their routes to the rest of the country, prompting concerns of fuel shortages.

Aug 24, 2024 - 05:00
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'You have to take a canoe': Niger's capital Niamey cut off by floodwater
Residents of Niamey have to take canoes to move out of town as most roads near the Nigerien capital have been cut off from the rest of the country by rising floodwater following heavy rains over the past three months. Most transport companies have suspended their routes to the rest of the country, prompting concerns of fuel shortages.