Flash floods hit three Yobe LGs, render many families homeless

The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said dense rainfall and flash flooding person affected respective communities crossed Damaturu, Nguru, Machina and Bursari Local Government Areas of the state.

In a flash flood incidental study issued connected Sunday, SEMA said it received aggregate distress reports from assemblage stakeholders, information agencies and LGA authorities pursuing torrential downpours that caused abrupt flash floods successful the affected areas.

According to the report, communities truthful acold verified by SEMA see Moduri, Abbari Sabon Kwalta, Malari Sabon Kwalta, Pompomari, Sumsumma, Nayinawa and surrounding areas successful Damaturu LGA; arsenic good arsenic New Side, Best Center, Balanguwa Road and respective communities crossed 9 wards successful Nguru LGA.

“Turbangini and Dinani/Lawanti Ward (Bursari LGA),  Alhaji Madi Street, Hausari and Machina municipality (Machina LGA) were affected by the flash floods,” the bureau said.

SEMA noted that the database reflects lone locations formally reported and verified, adding that much communities whitethorn beryllium confirmed arsenic assessments progress.

“Preliminary tract observations bespeak that galore residential structures sustained varying levels of damage.

“The nonstop fig of affected households, displaced persons and injuries is inactive being ver...