Ravaging Floods In Nigeria: Woman Gives Birth To Triplets

Ravaging floods killed dozens in Nigeria and displaced tens of thousands of residents as crocodiles, hippos and other water animals washed into homes. The floods have left 148 people dead and affected 21 of the nation's three dozens states, according to the local Red Cross. "Torrential downpours in recent weeks have caused widespread destruction and forced many families into makeshift camps," the aid agency said on its website. "An estimated 134,000 people have now been affected by the floods and concern is growing about the spread of waterborne diseases."

A woman from Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State was yesterday delivered of a set of triplets at a flood victims’ camp. Though her identity was not revealed, it was learnt that the woman is among those camped at Fr Joseph’s Primary School in Aguleri. "A lot of people have been displaced. Snakes, crocodiles and hippos have been displaced and are ending up in people's homes. Everyone has been displaced."