A dam collapse in northeastern Nigeria has led to severe flooding in Borno state, affecting the capital Maiduguri where approximately 15% of the area is submerged. The Alau dam overflowed due to heavy rains, prompting evacuations and resulting in the escape of dangerous reptiles from a local zoo, including crocodiles and snakes. The flooding has also led to a prison break, with a significant number of inmates escaping, raising security concerns in a region already plagued by Boko Haram insurgency. The zoo reported that over 80% of its animals perished in the flood, while local authorities have issued alerts and closed schools for two weeks. President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences and stated that humanitarian needs will be addressed, as the region grapples with ongoing challenges related to the insurgency. The flooding disaster is part of a larger pattern, with previous floods leading to dozens of fatalities and widespread displacement across Nigeria.