At the very least, two individuals have been confirmed useless after a torrential downpour triggered a extreme flood in Gumsuri and Wovi communities of Damboa Native Authorities Space, Borno State.
The floods which passed off on Sunday after 12 to 13 hours of rainfall, left many residents displaced and devastation.
Preliminary surveys confirmed that just about half of the entire residential constructions within the flood affected communities have been severely broken or completely submerged. Many households went to greater floor and moved from their houses and their issues.
The residents describe the state of affairs as essential; they’re calling on the federal government, humanitarian organizations, and people with good intentions for assist, akin to emergency lodging, meals and medical assist.
“We’re overwhelmed,” stated a group elder in Gumsuri.
“Many have misplaced all the pieces. We concern extra our bodies could also be discovered as search efforts proceed,” he stated.
Zagazola Makama reviews that emergency response groups are at present working to find out the complete extent of the devastation and to confirm the variety of casualties.