The Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA) has mentioned that the extensively reported flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State is starting to recede, and normalcy is returning to the metropolis.
Director Normal, NEMA, Zubaida Umar revealed this in an announcement on Thursday, whereas giving an replace on the present scenario within the worst flooding incidence within the historical past of Nigeria.
She mentioned, “Although our work is much from being executed and our round the clock emergency response, monitoring, and evaluation continues, it’s necessary to offer some updates.
“First is the relieving statement that the flood degree in Maiduguri is receding, and normalcy is starting to return to the metropolis.
Umar, nonetheless, added that search and rescue operation continues.
She mentioned, “Victims of the catastrophe are being sheltered quickly on the 8 camps offered by the State Authorities.
“Our preliminary evaluation estimated the variety of affected individuals to be over 400,000. With the assist of the armed forces, paramilitary, civil society organizations, humanitarian companions and the nice folks of Borno State, the victims evacuated from the flooded areas that aren’t within the camps are being accommodated by their relations in secure increased areas.”
In accordance with her, as a part of efforts to stop the outbreak of water-borne illnesses which are related to flooding, NEMA has deployed three water purification vans to the town, and are partnering with chemical corporations for the purification of family water.
“We have now additionally alerted the folks to be vigilant about dangerous aquatic animals and those who discover water surroundings conducive, notably snakes.
“Whereas we guarantee the those that the federal government has began and can proceed to mobilize obtainable sources for his or her restoration, we’ll proceed to offer each needed assist to make sure the protection and welfare of these inside and outdoors camps,” she added.
The flooding was brought on by a damaged spillway from the Alau Dam.
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