Anthony Iwuoma
The Federal Government has disclosed that over 500 persons were confirmed dead as a result of the flood disasters that has ravaged parts of the country in recent times.
The chilling report also added that, among others, 45,249 houses damaged and 70,566 hectares of farmland destroyed.
This was revealed at the meeting the Federal Government had with concerned agencies in Abuja to combat the rampant destruction being caused by floods in many parts of the country.
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However, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sani Gwarzo, who chaired the meeting, told newsmen that the government was doing its best to tackle the situation.
“In the area of the flood disaster outlook, records from the field have indicated that the 2022 flood is comparable only to the 2012 flood in terms of human displacement, livelihood disruption, infrastructure damage and environmental dislocation,” he said.
“The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that as of October 9, 2022, the water level at Lokoja and Makurdi along Rivers Niger and Benue is 11 per cent above the level recorded in 2012.
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“So far, the flood has wreaked havoc in 31 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Over 500 persons are reported dead; 1,411,051 persons affected; 790,254 displaced persons with 1,546 persons injured.
“Furthermore, 44,099 houses are partially damaged; 45,249 houses damaged; 76,168 hectares of farmland partially damaged and 70,566 hectares of farmland are destroyed by the great deluge.”
