The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched rescue and flood assessment operations in Kaduna State following intense rainfall that triggered flooding in several communities.
NEMA’s Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, activated the agency’s Kaduna Operations Office to deploy a response team for immediate intervention. The team, led by the Chief Search and Rescue Officer, Mr. Abdulkadir Mohammed, is working with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and other stakeholders to rescue stranded residents and conduct rapid damage assessments.
Flood-hit areas already covered include Kigo Road, Nassarawa, Bashama Road, Haliru Dantoro Road, Kabala Constain, Rafin Guza, and adjoining communities.
The flooding, caused by torrential rainfall and the overflowing of River Kaduna, displaced several families and destroyed properties. Many affected persons are currently taking shelter with relatives and friends in safer areas.
Rescue efforts and damage assessments are ongoing as NEMA coordinates with relevant agencies to mitigate the disaster’s impact and provide humanitarian support to victims.
