Kano State Emergency Management Agency SEMA has said that 54 persons lost their lives and 30,356 houses were destroyed in the year 2020 as a result of flooding.
This was disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria [NAN] in Kano by the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Saleh Jili
Dr. Jiji stated that the loss of lives and destruction particularly hit Rogo; Kabo, Gezawa, Bebeji, Kura, Gwarzo, Shanono, Wudil and Gaya.
Others were Danbatta; Bagwai, Rimin Gado, Ungogo, Gwale, Warawa, Tarauani, Nasarawa, Dala, Kumbotso, and Kano Municipal.
Jili noted that 81 other residents were injured due to flood, windstorm and rainstorm during the period.
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“The agency also recorded 2,177 fire outbreaks and 9,127 farmlands destroyed to the disaster” JiJi had said.
“The displaced persons are taking shelter with their relatives in the affected communities.
“We were in the affected areas to sympathise with the victims and distributed relief materials to alleviate their sufferings.”
Jili said the items distributed included bags of cement, grain, roofing sheets, blankets, Mattress, and toiletries among others.
He further urged wealthy individuals and donor organisations to assist the victims, and called on the people to clear water ways to prevent flooding.
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