HEAVY RAINFALL HAS CAUSED DEVASTATING FLOODS IN KADUNA, DISPLACING 545 HOUSEHOLDS AND DAMAGING 171 HOUSES ACROSS COMMUNITIES IN KADUNA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

 

The worst-hit area is Kigo Road Community, where 69 buildings and 276 households were flooded, including a private nursery and primary school.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) have responded to the disaster, conducting a joint assessment of the affected areas to determine the scale of destruction and coordinate emergency response.

Affected Areas:

- Kaduna North Local Government Area

- Kigo Road Community

- Rifin Guza

- Shooting Range

- Kabala Costain

- Bashama Road

- Tudun Wada

- Ungwan Rimi

- Malali G.R.A

The Kaduna State Government has warned residents of potential flooding in parts of the state, including Kaduna North, following heavy rainfall. The government has advised residents to take preventive measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property.

The disaster has left many residents stranded, with some taking refuge in neighboring villages. The state government has promised to provide relief materials to affected communities