Two individuals have died and 18 communities sacked in a devastating flood that submerged components of Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Aboki, confirmed the casualty determine on Monday in Lafia, describing the flood as “far beyond normal seasonal flooding.”
The catastrophe, which has triggered a humanitarian disaster, left tons of displaced, destroyed buildings and submerged huge farmlands.
Officials from the State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) had initially reported 11 affected communities and over 5,000 displaced individuals. The Commissioner mentioned seven extra communities have been found throughout an on-the-spot evaluation.
He mentioned Governor Abdullahi Sule has directed NASEMA to conduct a complete tour of the affected areas and submit a report for instant authorities motion.
“The Governor sent the Executive Secretary of the humanitarian agency to visit all the communities. He is working on a report. We hope government will take concrete action this week,” Aboki mentioned.
The state is mobilising aid supplies to help victims and forestall illness outbreaks.
Aboki warned displaced residents in opposition to returning house, as water ranges are but to recede and extra water may very well be launched from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon.
He urged residents of lowlands and flood-prone areas to heed repeated warnings from the state authorities, NEMA and NiMET to relocate to greater floor.
“We’ve asked them not to go back yet. If they hurry, it will be worse than it is currently,” he warned.
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