The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed the death of 10 persons, and destruction of farmlands across the state by floods. The Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, SEMA, Mr Adams Nayola, who confirmed the flooding during a media chat in Bauchi, on Wednesday said that the situation had forced many residents to relocate to other places for refuge. Nayola noted that the agency was still gathering data on the worth of farmlands and houses destroyed across the state. He said, “At least 10 people lost their lives while several hectares of farmlands and houses were washed away in some parts of the state. “The most affected local government areas are Jama’are, Giade, Misau, Dambam, Zaki, Darazo, Kirfi, Itas-Gadau, Shira, Gamawa and Toro. “Although the flood affected 19 out of the 20 local government areas of Bauchi state, only twelve local government areas are worst hit,” Nayola added. According to him, the floods cut off some communities in Jama`are and Misau local government areas, saying the latest incident was recorded in Zaki local government area. “We are going there today to inspect the level of damage done by the flood in the area,” Nayola noted. Also, the director informed that the agency was making plans to provide relief materials to affected persons as the assessment of the situation continues. Nayola, therefore, urged farmers and residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds.
