The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA has confirmed the death of 11 more people following the recent flood disaster in Bauchi North Senatorial District, bringing the number of deaths recorded so far to 18.
The recent flood incident occurred in Gadiya village in Gamawa Local Government Area of the State where affected communities continue to grapple with the aftermath.
The flood also destroyed over 200 houses and washed away over 300 farmlands, leaving villagers stranded and homeless.
Recall that 7 persons were reportedly killed from severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the same Bauchi North Senatorial District two weeks ago.
The rain which fell for three consecutive days claimed the lives of domestic animals and destroyed farmlands and other valuables.
Confirming the incident, the Information Officer of SEMA, Abdullah Saleh said thousands of people have been displaced, with their homes and farmlands destroyed.
Aliyu added that assessments were ongoing across the three affected LGAs which are Gamawa, Katagum and Shira Local Government Area.
He stated further that SEMA has begun the distribution of relief materials to the affected victims, with N1 million given to each affected LGA for onward distribution among the victims.
