Nigeria: Flood kills 31 people, destroys 5,280 houses in Kano

Nigeria: Flood kills 31 people, destroys 5,280 houses in Kano

By: Our Reporter

Thirty-one people have been confirmed dead following a flood that takes over communities in Kano State, Northwest Nigeria.

Kano State Government also said that the flood disaster has ravaged 21 local government areas of the state, living
About 280 people were affected, and 5,280 houses were destroyed.

The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Isyaku Kubarachi, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen, Thursday, in Kano.

According to him, the disaster had also led to the destruction of a total of 2,518 farmlands, covering 976 hectares of land.

Kubarachi explained that the heavy rainfall, which caused the flood, was particularly severe and resulted in 135 people sustaining injuries as some mud houses collapsed on them.

He listed the affected local government areas as Wudil, Gwale, Nassarawa, Dala, Tarauni, Dawakin-Tofa, and Dambatta, among others.

The Executive Secretary said that the state government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Yusuf, took proactive measures before the rainy season to safeguard lives and properties.

“These included clearing blockages in drains and evacuation of refuse to ensure smooth water flow during the rainy season.

“Furthermore, SEMA and NEMA have assessed the damage in the affected areas and forwarded the necessary data to the government for necessary assistance.

L“The state government is working on providing aid to all 21 local government areas affected by the flood and hopes for a positive outcome soon,” he said.

Nigeria: Flood kills 31 people, destroys 5,280 houses in Kano