Yobe's Worst Flood in 70 Years – Official
The Yobe Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says the current massive flooding in Baden and Jakusko local government areas is the worst the state has seen in 70 years.
>SEMA Executive Secretary Mohammed Goje confirmed this in a statement to Damaturu on Sunday.
He said the flood triggered by the alleged spillage of water from the Tiga Dam in Kano had invaded most parts of the cities, with many buildings and farmlands destroyed.
Mr. Goje said the agency had traveled to the affected areas to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods, adding that relief materials would soon be provided to the victims, as instructed by Governor Mai Mala Buni.
“Government at all levels is working to illuminate and alert high-risk locations, take precautions along water flow areas, and ensure victims are supported subject to available resources.
“There are concerns at all levels about the situation, which is understandable,” the secretary said.
He commended the efforts of local government councils, civil society organizations and community and religious leaders to construct sandbag embankments to minimize damage in affected areas.
"The government has noted with concern and great sympathy that some communities have had to sacrifice part of their neighborhood just to get water out of their towns.
“The resilience of rural communities to safeguard and ensure landfills are secure in these trying times despite the loss of homes, farmland and livestock is highly commendable,” Mr Goje said.
The scribe said that a holistic assessment will continue simultaneously with victim support, while a mid- to long-term solution will follow shortly.
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The Yobe Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says the current massive flooding in Baden and Jakusko local government areas is the worst the state has seen in 70 years.
>SEMA Executive Secretary Mohammed Goje confirmed this in a statement to Damaturu on Sunday.
He said the flood triggered by the alleged spillage of water from the Tiga Dam in Kano had invaded most parts of the cities, with many buildings and farmlands destroyed.
Mr. Goje said the agency had traveled to the affected areas to assess the extent of the damage caused by the floods, adding that relief materials would soon be provided to the victims, as instructed by Governor Mai Mala Buni.
“Government at all levels is working to illuminate and alert high-risk locations, take precautions along water flow areas, and ensure victims are supported subject to available resources.
“There are concerns at all levels about the situation, which is understandable,” the secretary said.
He commended the efforts of local government councils, civil society organizations and community and religious leaders to construct sandbag embankments to minimize damage in affected areas.
"The government has noted with concern and great sympathy that some communities have had to sacrifice part of their neighborhood just to get water out of their towns.
“The resilience of rural communities to safeguard and ensure landfills are secure in these trying times despite the loss of homes, farmland and livestock is highly commendable,” Mr Goje said.
The scribe said that a holistic assessment will continue simultaneously with victim support, while a mid- to long-term solution will follow shortly.
(NAN)
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