Flood submerges Delta communities, displaces residents

By Ochuko Akuopha

ASABA—FLOOD has submerged Abala-Oshimili, Umuoru, Adia-Obiaka, Ase, Onya, Asaba-Asa and other communities in Ndokwa East Local Government Areas in Delta State, displacing residents from their homes.

The flood occasioned by the incessant rise in the water level in the last few days, assumed an alarming dimension as the River Niger and it’s adjoining creeks overflowed their banks.

Farmlands have been completely overtaken by the flood with farmers embarking on last munite efforts to harvest their yams, cassava, plantain and other crops prematurely.

Sources said some residents have started moving from the communities to other areas while others are presently staying on elevated platforms.

An indigene of Ase community, Mr. Clinton Omokaro said: “Ase has started submerging and people have started moving into the primary school pending when IDP camps will be opened.”

Similarly, Chairman, Umuolu Community Development Committee, Mr. John Alibofi lamented that “Flood has taken over my area and has submerged many homes. Some people are no longer sleeping in their homes.”

Contacted on the development, Chairman, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Vincent Osilonya said Abala-Oshimili was the worst hit among the affected communities.
He disclosed that residents have been evacuated from the community to upland area.

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