If indicators from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), released early May 2021, are anything to go by, the impact of this year’s flood has
The unit head of Dadin Kowa , Mr Timothy Luka said he has never seen such an impact from flooding in the town apart from the sad trivial which occurred in 2016.
“We lost so many things. We need help and assistance from the government and good samaritans for us to be able to return to normal life,” she said. “When we saw the rising water coming like a strong wave, we all ran away leaving our property. I thank God that I did not lose any of my family members,” he said.
He said Doctors’ Quarters located behind Keffi Hotel and other houses in Antau were submerged by the flood that lasted for more than 24 hours. “I want to use this opportunity to appeal to the government and spirited individuals to come to the aid of the victims of this ugly situation to caution their sufferings,” he said.
A civil servant, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told our correspondent that he was unable to go to his office as a result of the damaged bridge. “This year, like 2020, we will be grappling with two threats of COVID-19 pandemic and related hygiene challenges, as well as the impending floods as predicted in the AFO. The 2021 flood levels will be higher than in the previous years, but will not attain the levels of 2012 that was devastating,” he said.
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