It was gathered that the floodwaters had led to the collapse of numerous homes, leaving over 3000 residents displaced.
At least 20 people have lost their lives and about 3000 have been displaced over the past two weeks due to severe flooding caused by relentless heavy rainfall in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government Area in Yobe State.
It was gathered that the floodwaters had led to the collapse of numerous homes, leaving over 3000 residents displaced.
Babagana Ibrahim, the Executive Chairman of Bade Local Government Area, reported the devastating impact of the flooding, which has forced many residents to seek refuge in three designated relief camps.
Ibrahim explained that the government is addressing the immediate needs of displaced persons by providing food items, medical care, hygiene kits, and clean drinking water to prevent disease outbreaks.
He also called for increased support from the federal government and donor agencies.
“The number of displaced persons has risen to approximately 3,000. We urgently need the federal government and donor agencies to assist states and local government areas affected by the flood in providing relief materials,” he said.
“Heavy rains have caused many houses, particularly mud houses, to collapse. This morning alone, four people have been confirmed dead in Gashua,” He added.
“The two federal roads leading to Gashua have been cut off for the past ten days, complicating the efforts of humanitarian workers to meet the needs of the displaced.”
He, however, advised residents of mud houses to evacuate to prevent further casualties from the flood.
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