At least, two people have been confirmed dead after a torrential downpour triggered a severe flood in Gumsuri and Wovi communities of Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State.
The floods which took place on Sunday after 12 to 13 hours of rainfall, left many residents displaced and devastation.
Initial surveys showed that nearly half of all of the residential structures in the flood affected communities were severely damaged or totally submerged. Many families went to higher ground and moved from their homes and their things.
The residents describe the situation as critical; they are calling on the government, humanitarian organizations, and individuals with good intentions for help, such as emergency accommodation, food and medical aid.
“We are overwhelmed,” said a community elder in Gumsuri.
“Many have lost everything. We fear more bodies may be found as search efforts continue,” he said.
Zagazola Makama reports that emergency response teams are currently working to determine the full extent of the devastation and to verify the number of casualties.
