The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) say that flood has led to the death of 26 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses in four Local Government Areas of the state from April till date.
This statement was made by the Executive Secretary, Kano SEMA, Dr Saleh Jili, confirmed the figures in an interview newsmen in Kano.
He said that 50 other persons sustained injuries due to the flood and windstorm.
He added that the affected local government areas are Bunkure, Minjibir, Tarauni and Doguwa.
According to him, the bNigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had earlier predicted that there would be flooding in 25 local government areas of the state this year.
“The items distributed included bags of cement, bags of rice, maize, millet, roofing sheets and toiletries,’’ he said.
The Executive Secretary, however, commended Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje and the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Muntari Ishaq, for supporting the agency.
He called on donor agencies and wealthy individuals to assist in supporting the victims.
“Our economy is down due to COVID-19; the government cannot do it alone,’’ he said.
He said that those that close to rivers and ponds in the state to vacate the areas for a one to two-month period.
“If the rivers and ponds are over filled with water, please vacate your houses,’’ the SEMA boss advised.
He further urged residents of the state to clear the drains in front of their houses to prevent flooding.
“I urge those who are not yet affected by the flood to do everything possible to prevent it by clearing their drainages, collecting refuge and taking it to the appropriate place,’’ he said.
