By Abdullahi Muhammad Umar
Climate change is a major problem that threatens lives around the world. Many countries struggle to protect the environment, and industrial activities often make the situation worse. This leads to heatwaves, droughts, and floods.
Floods are especially dangerous. In Nigeria, they have destroyed lives, farmlands, infrastructure, and properties worth billions. In 2022 alone, over 600 people died, and more than 800,000 hectares of farmland were lost, costing about 1.2 billion naira. In Borno State, recent floods displaced over 2 million people and damaged thousands of businesses.
To prevent future disasters, authorities need to plan better. Waterways should be cleared, more dams built to collect excess water, and regulations enforced in high-risk areas. Everyone must act to reduce the effects of climate change and protect communities.
Abdullahi Muhammad Umar is a JSS2 student of Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Academy.