On July 27, 2025, devastating flash floods tore through parts of Yola South Local Government Area in Adamawa State following a prolonged and intense rainfall. The overflowing of a nearby dam submerged multiple communities including Yolde Parte, Shagari, Sabon Pege, and Modire. As of the latest reports, over 25 lives have been lost, 11 people are still missing, and more than 5,500 individuals have been displaced.

Among the displaced were families with young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with chronic health conditions. They were relocated to a makeshift shelter at Aliyu Mustapha College, which quickly became overcrowded and exposed them to further health and safety risks, including poor sanitation and inadequate access to healthcare.

In the wake of this disaster, Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO) sprang into action with an emergency medical outreach aimed at alleviating the suffering of those in the temporary camp.

Medical Outreach Highlights:

• Location: Aliyu Mustapha College, Yola South
• People Treated: 170 individuals
  • Children (0–5 years): 19
  • Adolescents (6–17 years): 22
  • Adults (18+): 129
  • Women: 125
  • Men: 45

In addition to treatments, LESGO distributed 200 mosquito nets, prioritizing children, nursing mothers, and pregnant women to reduce the risk of malaria.

One of the most impactful aspects of this intervention was the partnership between LESGO and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical team, who were also present at the camp. As their drug supplies depleted under the weight of growing demand, LESGO stepped in to provide critical medications that ensured continuity of care.

This collaboration demonstrated the power of unified action during emergencies and served as a model for future multi-agency response efforts.

While LESGO’s rapid intervention addressed immediate medical needs, the larger challenges remain. As of now, displaced families are still in urgent need of:

• Sustainable shelter and resettlement
• Mental health and psychosocial support
• Sanitation and hygiene infrastructure
• Food and essential supplies
• Long-term disaster preparedness solutions

Lessons learnt

This disaster is a sobering reminder of the growing threat of climate-induced flooding in Nigeria. The current infrastructure and disaster preparedness mechanisms are insufficient to meet the scale of these events.

LESGO remains committed to standing with vulnerable communities before, during, and after disasters. If you wish to support our ongoing flood relief efforts or partner with us, please reach out via [insert contact or donation link here].

Together, we can save lives, restore dignity, and build resilience.

Below are some pictures from our emergency intervention: