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Maiduguri Flood Receding, Normalcy Beginning To Return, Says NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that the widely reported flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State is beginning to recede, and normalcy is returning to the metropolis.

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Director General, NEMA, Zubaida Umar revealed this in a statement on Thursday, while giving an update on the current situation in the worst flooding occurrence in the history of Nigeria.

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This aerial view shows people wading through flood water next to submerged houses in Maiduguri on September 10, 2024. (Photo by Audu MARTE / AFP)

She said, “Though our work is far from being done and our round-the-clock emergency response, monitoring, and assessment continues, it’s important to provide some updates.

This screenshot shows the aerial view of houses submerged under water in Maiduguri on September 10, 2024. Credit: Chima Onwe/UNOCHA
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First is the relieving observation that the flood level in Maiduguri is receding, and normalcy is beginning to return to the metropolis.

Umar, however, added that the search and rescue operation continues.

She said that victims of the disaster are being sheltered temporarily at the 8 camps provided by the State Government.

Our preliminary assessment estimated the number of affected persons to be over 400,000. With the support of the armed forces, paramilitary, civil society organizations, humanitarian partners and the good people of Borno State, the victims evacuated from the flooded areas that are not in the camps are being accommodated by their relations in safe higher areas.

According to her, as part of efforts to prevent the outbreak of water-borne diseases that are associated with flooding, NEMA has deployed three water purification trucks to the city, and are partnering with chemical companies for the purification of household water.

This screenshot shows the aerial view of houses submerged under water in Maiduguri on September 10, 2024. Credit: Chima Onwe/UNOCHA

We have also alerted the people to be vigilant about harmful aquatic animals and those that find water environment conducive, particularly snakes.

While we assure the people that the government has started and will continue to mobilize available resources for their recovery, we will continue to provide every necessary support to ensure the safety and welfare of those within and outside camps, she added.

 

This screenshot shows the aerial view of houses submerged under water in Maiduguri on September 10, 2024. Credit: Chima Onwe/UNOCHA

The flooding was caused by a broken spillway from the Alau Dam.

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