ADVERTISEMENT
  • The Membership Club
  • PT Hausa
  • About Us
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Premium Times Nigeria
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Parliament Watch
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • AGAHRIN
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Parliament Watch
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • AGAHRIN
Premium Times Nigeria
BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad
ADVERTISEMENT
Flood in Jimeta, Yola

Adamawa flood:17 dead, 50,000 homeless

August 27, 2012
2 min read
Flood in Jimeta, Yola
Flood in Jimeta, Yola

The floods caused by the opening up of a Cameroonian dam has left 50,000 Adamawa residents homeless.

By Hindi Livinus

The release of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon which caused massive flooding in Adamawa state has killed at least 17 persons and ravaged thirty riverine villages in the state.

According to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) the disaster has ravaged 19 local government areas of the state.

The flood has been described by the state government as a “crisis situation” and the Secretary to Adamawa state government, Aris Thimnu, Monday in Yola, called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the federal government to come to the aid of the state.

Mr. Thimnu said more than 50,000 persons have been rendered homeless. He said that the state government was “taken unawares by the floods” as the Cameroonian authority informed the state government of its intention to release excess water from the Lagdo Dam really late.

“About 50,000 households have been affected by the flood and we were taken unawares because normally, authorities in Cameroon informed us ahead of time so that we can order for evacuation and be prepared for any emergency, but this time information came very late,” he said.

The SSG also said the state is cash strapped to provide prompt emergency relief adding that the immediate solution is for residents on water ways to move to safer grounds.

On Monday, the state government convened a meeting comprising all local government chairmen and Development Area Administrators. It was presided over by Mr. Thimnu and the result of that meeting was a plea to the state government to relocate the affected communities.

RelatedNews

European Super League: Five Things You Need To Know

Judiciary Workers’ Strike: Labour minister to hold fresh meeting with governors, NBA, JUSUN, others

We’ll continue to assist our close neighbours – Buhari

Nigeria’s foreign policy full of contradictions – Gbajabiamila

The state government promised to support all those willing to relocate and asked the Council administrators to brace up for more challenges, as indications emerged that the Cameroonian authorities will release more waters from the dam soon.

The Adamawa state government also called on the Federal Government to intervene as strained bilateral relations with Cameroon is preventing the receipt of compensation from Cameroonian authorities which can help cushion the effect of the destruction.

The Executive Secretary of SEMA, Shadrack Daniel, said the agency was involved in enlightenment efforts prior to the flood disaster. He added that the floods arising from the opening of Lagdo Dam have left several thousands homeless.

Dangote adbanner 728x90_2 (1)

The flood has also disrupted socio-economic activities and led to the loss of agricultural produce and farmlands estimated to run into several millions of naira. The worst hit areas are communities located along the river Benue and Taraba state.

 

Although SEMA said it is yet to quantify the loss occasioned by the flooding, the agency said it has received reports which confirmed that several villages have been ravaged by the floods in 13 local governments’ areas of the state located on the trough of river Benue.

The affected local governments include Fufore, Yola North, Yola South, Demsa, Numan, Lamurde, Guyuk and Shelleng.

Others are Girei, Michika, Mubi North and Mubi south Local Government Areas.

When a PREMIUM TIMES reporter visited parts of Yola North and South, he saw several houses submerged in the flood. Some roads were also overflowing with water.

ADVERTISEMENT

Residents of Yolde Pate community, 80 units settlement along the popular Chouchi bridge and Bakin Kogi all in Yola metropolis were severely hit by the flood. Some residents say bodies of their relatives were swept by the flood and are yet to be found.

  • WhatsApp
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Print
  • Telegram
  • More
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Pocket

Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility

Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.

For continued free access to the best investigative journalism in the country we ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.

By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to sustain a journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all.

Donate


TEXT AD: To advertise here . Call Willie +2347088095401...


JOIN THE CONVERSATION

  • Disqus (0)
premiumtimes



PT Mag Campaign AD

Previous Post

Court adjourns case of alleged murderers of Cynthia Osokogu

Next Post

Jonathan has planted a good seed, By Anthony A. Kila

More News

The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House Abuja.

Police Invite: Publisher who exposed Ganduje’s bribery video goes into hiding

April 19, 2021
Nigeria Police Force

How villagers, hunters repelled attack by hoodlums- Police

April 19, 2021
Nigeria Police Force

Pregnant widow demands justice over husband’s killing

April 19, 2021
UBER logo used to tell the story.

Bolt reacts as drivers, Uber operators begin strike

April 19, 2021
Governor Kayode Fayemi

Strike: Governors pledge to start implementing judiciary’s financial autonomy

April 19, 2021
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya

Gombe governor inaugurates Commission of Inquiry into Billiri crisis

April 19, 2021
Next Post
Jonathan has planted a good seed, By Anthony A. Kila

Jonathan has planted a good seed, By Anthony A. Kila

Our divided and collapsing country, By Babayola M. Toungo

Our divided and collapsing country, By Babayola M. Toungo

Discussion about this post

Search

#EndSARS: Latest Updates




Polaris Bank


JAIZ Ad


Explore Akwa Ibom Ad


Explore Akwa Ibom Ad


Access Bank Ad


NITDA Ad





Glo Ad

Subscribe to News via Email

Enter your email address and receive notifications of news by email.

Join 1,654,503 other subscribers.

Advertisement






netherland biz school Advert



Zenith Advert

ADVERTISEMENT

Our Digital Network

  • PT Hausa
  • Election Centre
  • Human Trafficking Investigation
  • Centre for Investigative Journalism
  • National Conference
  • Press Attack Tracker
  • PT Academy
  • Dubawa
  • LeaksNG
  • Campus Reporter

Resources

  • Oil & Gas Facts
  • List of Universities in Nigeria
  • LIST: Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria
  • NYSC Orientation Camps in Nigeria
  • Nigeria’s Federal/States’ Budgets since 2005
  • Malabu Scandal Thread
  • World Cup 2018
  • Panama Papers Game
  • Our Digital Network
  • About Us
  • Resources
  • Projects
  • Data & Infographics
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • Parliament Watch
    • AGAHRIN
  • Opinion
  • PT Hausa
  • The Membership Club
  • Dubawa
    • Dubawa NG
  • About Us
    • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria

Our website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.