Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria

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Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria. (2026, September 30). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/30/rainwater-washes-away-highway-in-nigeria?traffic_source=rss

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Heavy rain in Delta State, southern Nigeria, caused severe flooding on the Agbarho-Ughelli highway over three days, leading to parts of the road being washed away and disrupting traffic. Videos show floodwaters powerfully cutting through the highway.

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Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria, leading to parts of the road being washed away and disrupting traffic. The incident highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure in regions prone to extreme weather conditions, emphasizing the need for better flood mitigation measures. Video footage shows powerful floodwaters cutting through sections of the highway, leaving a trail of destruction behind.

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Delta State Nigeria

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Nigeria GPE · 2× Delta State GPE · 1×

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Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria, washing away parts of the road and disrupting traffic.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-30

2026-09-30 · Al Jazeera

Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria · assertive framing

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Rainwater washes away highway in Nigeria asserted

Rainwater → wash → Nigeria

Heavy rain over three days caused severe flooding along the Agbarho-Ughelli highway in Delta State, southern Nigeria, washing away parts of the road and disrupting traffic. asserted

rain → cause → traffic

Video shows powerful floodwaters cutting through the road. asserted

floodwaters → show → road