Floods hit five communities in Delta state

Floods have hit five riverine communities in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta state, displacing residents, a local official has said.

Water level rose in the area after intense rainfall that began over a week ago, Kenren Pere, councillor representing Ogbinbiri ward 18 in Asigborodo Community told journalists on Monday.

The affected communities are Torukubuagbene, Awanba, Koropigbene, Itagbene and Asigborodo as well as adjourning communities, he said.

“Rain has been falling before, but we have never had it this bad,” he said. “Many valuables including boats, clothes, food items, and other means of livelihood have been destroyed by the unfortunate occurrence.

“Lives are at stake, people can no longer go about their normal daily activities to feed, so there is hunger in the affected communities.

“The overflow started more than a week ago, but the situation became worse three days ago, leaving my people in fear,” he said.

Pere also appealed to the state government to send relief materials including food items to the people to alleviate their suffering.

Daniel Okpor, director, administration and finance, Delta Emergency Management Agency said that the agency was not aware of the development.

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More Nigerian states have faced flooding in recent years and months amid intense rainfall.

Early September, officials said at least three people have died in floods in Jos, Plateau state between Sunday and Monday.

The floods were caused by heavy rains that lasted for many hours, affecting Gangere, Rikkos, Bauchi road, and Eto-Baba communities, all of which are located in Jos North Local Government.