Heavy Downpour Has Claimd 3 Lives, 495 houses In Kano EKO HOT BLOG reports that heavy downpour experienced in Ajingi Local government area of Kano has claimed the lives of not fewer than three persons including a four year old girl. It was gathered that the incident also left one person injured and destroyed … Read more
Police officer, three others dead as flood washes away 12 Yobe communities ….the displaced persons are currently taking refuge at government’s buildings across the affected communities. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Flooding in Malaysia leaves 8 dead and 41,000 displaced EKO HOT BLOG reports that authorities on Monday confirmed that at least eight people died in floods that battered Malaysia over the weekend, as the administration faced criticism from the public and opposition legislators over its rescue operations. Floods are frequent on Malaysia’s eastern coast between … Read more
Flood has taken over Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. EKO HOT BLOG reports that flood has taken over a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and has allegedly swept away an Okada man and a pedestrian on Sunday. Read Also: BREAKING: Govt Declares Tuesday As Public Holiday A witness, Propainter Abiodun Adesina, who shared a video from the scene said, … Read more
Many residents have been displaced as flood ravaged Ondo community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that many residents of Ondo State have been displaced while properties have been destroyed following torrential rainfall in the state. The downpour, which occurred during the weekend, wreaked havoc on Aponmu, an ancient community in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. … Read more
Houses have been submerged as flood wreaked havoc in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that many houses have been submerged following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on various areas in Lagos State on Friday. Commuters were also stranded as many vehicles were submerged by the rainfall. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the heavy downpour, which almost crippled commercial … Read more
Jili said that the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had earlier predicted flooding in 25 LGAs in Kano due to expected heavy rainfall. Not less than 26 persons have been killed while 2,000 houses and 95 farms have been destroyed by flooding across eight local government councils in Kano, says the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). … Read more
“Water covered the bridge, making it impassable for even motorcycles and vehicles.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that commuters were stranded in Ondo State as scores of vehicles were submerged by a heavy downpour which wreaked havoc on communities in Akokoland. It was gathered that the heavy rainfall started at 3pm and did not stop until about 8.30pm … Read more
According to Doro, more than 120 houses were submerged by the flood, making the residents homeless. Over 120 families in the Unguwar Tsallake area of Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State have been displaced by floods. The information officer of the Council, Sanusi Doro, told newsmen on Saturday that the incident happened after a … Read more
The flood also brought down 25 meters of the perimeter fence of the Osun Government House. Three persons have been feared dead on Tuesday night when flood swept through Osogbo, the Osun State capital following a heavy downpour. Several part of the capital city including Ibu-Amon bridge, Jetu stream, Oke-Onitea stream, Rasco area via Old … Read more
If your car is swept into the water and submerged, try not to panic. Stay calm and wait for the car to fill with water. Yearly, hundreds of cars get damaged due to the flood that takes over different parts of Lagos during the rainy season. During the rainy season, cars are partially or fully … Read more
Flooding is common in Lagos, a coastal city which is home to more than twenty million people The flooding also affects traffic flow in many parts of the city Many vehicles were flooded in car parks at the popular Marina axis of Lagos Island on Friday as heavy rainfall persisted for hours. Videos which viral … Read more
“Apart from affecting some of the building walls and foundations, we have lost other valuables like electronics, clothing materials, beddings, chairs, rugs, kitchen utensils to this flooding.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of residents of Ekiti State have been displaced while properties have been destroyed following torrential rainfall in the state. The downpour was … Read more
Bukar said sand filling the exposed cemeteries was important in order to prevent the spread of diseases. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YoSEMA) has begun repair of the cemeteries washed away by flood in Gashua, the headquarters of Bade Local Government Area. The Community Development Officer of the Council, Alhaji Kaku Bukar confirmed … Read more
The officer said the council was taking a record of the individuals and houses affected by the disaster. A low-cost cemetery has been destroyed by flood in the Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe. The flood which was triggered by days of incessant rains also destroyed buildings in the area. Gashua Local Government Council … Read more
Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources says several constructions and dredging have commenced to aid the challenge of flooding. According to a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, made this known through a statement. He said the ministry started the construction and concrete … Read more
The Ogun State Government has distributed another round of palliatives to the victims of the last flood disaster in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the State, in order to cushion the effect of last flood disaster in the areas. Speaking during the distribution of the palliatives, held at the Trade Fair … Read more
Flood No fewer than 34, 000 persons are displaced with 9,000 presently taking refuge in various Holding Camps as a result of flood that ravaged six local government areas (LGAs) of Anambra. Mr Chukwudi Onyejekwe, a Director in Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (ASEMA), who led newsmen on tour of Anambra East and Anambra West … Read more
Governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed, has disclosed that no fewer than 25 people have been killed and 22 others injured in flooding incidents across Bauchi state in 2020. Mohammed made the disclosure when he played host to officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the government house on Wednesday. Mohammed, who was … Read more
A search operation is currently ongoing to find two yet-to-be identified children that were swept away by flood at Oyebanjo Street, Ketu, Lagos State. Flood from torrential rainfall has swept away two yet-to-be-identified children at Oyebanjo street, Ketu area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency in a situation report on Sunday said a search … Read more