The death toll from the floods in Jigawa has risen to 51 as residents continue to recover from the havoc wreaked by the flood.
BASIC FACTS
- 51 persons have died from the flood in Jigawa State.
- 2,051 persons have been displaced by the flood.
- The number of victims is still counting as the rainy season still rages on.
WHAT WE KNOW
The death toll from the floods in Jigawa State, North West, Nigeria, has risen to 51 as residents continue to suffer from the impact of ravaging flood that has hit Jigawa State.
This was made known to the media on Tuesday by the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State, State Emergency Management Agency, (SEMA), Sani Yusuf.
According to Sani Yusuf, about 2,051 people have been displaced in Karnaya village in Dutse, the state capital.
The Executive Secretary further stated that the state government has forwarded a report to the Federal Government seeking support in the management of the disaster.
NOTABLE QUOTE
Speaking to the media, Sani Yusuf said, “The state government is planning to relocate 404 mothers with their children numbering about 1,334 to the Warwade Internally Displaced Camp, while the 313 men will continue to live at the primary school in the village until the flood subsides,”.
“We have forwarded a report to the federal government because this problem is beyond our capacity.”
“We need serious intervention. As I’m talking to you now more towns are becoming flooded and multiple bridges have completely collapsed. Drivers should be very careful while driving,”
COMMENTARY
Climate change, the frequency of natural disaster inherent, makes it imperative that government at all levels work out plans that will help caution the effect of the crisis as they occur. With meteorological services available, government and all in authority should not be caught unawares by environmental challenges.
The increasing frequency of climate change related disaster, is a wake up call to authorities around the world, Nigeria in particular to put her house in order especially as warnings of flood is some parts of the country has been announced by NIMET.
Yes we may not experience anything near what is happening in Pakistan, nonetheless, government can start identifying and making plans for would be safe havens in the event of environment crisis.
Climate change from ozone warming has been blamed for the soaring warmth and disastrous rainfalls across the world. Notwithstanding, there are still countries and government very much in denial of the reality of climate change and the dangers it portends to humanity.
