State governments in the North-central region of Nigeria are employing measures to halt the perennial flooding ravaging parts of the zone and alleviate the sufferings of the victims.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that torrential rains accompanied by strong winds have in recent weeks claimed many lives, destroyed hundreds of houses and washed away farmlands and domestic animals in the sub-region.
The catastrophe compelled the governments in the zone to take steps to avert further flooding and provide succour to the affected people such as temporary shelters, food and medicines.
Anambra Govt Intensifies Anti-flood Campaign
In Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule ordered the immediate evacuation of persons whose houses had been submerged by flood in Nasarawa, headquarters of Nasarawa Local Government Area.
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Mr Sule also directed that foodstuff, mattresses and other relief items be provided to the victims immediately.
His spokesperson, Ibrahim Addra, said the governor had visited the ancient town and sympathised with the people over the incident.
He urged the people to desist from erecting structures on waterways and stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the drains.
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