Nigeria floods kill 30, displace 400,000 according to rescuers

The recent flooding in Maiduguri, a city in northeastern Nigeria, has resulted in significant devastation and loss of life. According to officials, at least 30 people have died in the floods, with the death toll potentially rising as rescue efforts continue. The flooding has displaced tens of thousands of people, with entire residential areas submerged underwater. The situation is described as "frightening" by officials, with people forced out of their homes and scattered throughout the city. The flooding has also led to the escape of zoo animals into the streets.