18 States on red alert, as flood kills 15, displaces over 16,000 in one week

Flooded communities

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, have raised the alarm that18 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may be adversely affected in the coming days. No fewer than 15 persons have reportedly lost their lives due to the widespread flooding experienced across the country within the last seven days. Several properties, including houses, cars and other valuables were destroyed by the disturbing disaster. Recall that on June 24, the popular Trademore Estate, Abuja, was submerged following a sustained torrential rainfall that led to the death of…

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