Over 300 killed, 100,000 displaced by floods in 9 months – NEMA
by ebor cletus ralph jr
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported on Monday that this year’s floods have resulted in over 300 fatalities and 500 serious injuries.
Over 100,000 people were displaced by floods during that time, according to NEMA’s Director-General Mustapha Ahmed, who made this announcement at an emergency technical meeting on the country’s flooding in Abuja.
He warned residents at risk of flooding to get ready to flee to safer areas.
The head of NEMA also disclosed that this year’s flooding have affected 29 states as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
He said: “Our record indicates that more than 300 lives have been lost, 500 persons are seriously injured, with more than 100,000 others displaced and living either in temporary shelters, including schools, other public buildings, among benevolent host families
“I call on all relevant frontline responders to intensify their preparedness efforts, carry out early warning targeting the most vulnerable communities, prepare for evacuation to safer ground, and provide all other forms of life-saving assistance to persons at risk.”
