yOSEMA Assesses Impact of Devastating Floods in 5 Communities of Fune LGA, Yobe State
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in collaboration with community leaders, has conducted a comprehensive assessment of households severely impacted by recent and persistent flooding across five wards of Fune LGA.
The assessment is in line with the directives of Governor Mai Mala Buni aimed at coming up with profiles of victims towards providing them with immediate, short- and long-lasting solutions.
The assessment revealed damage and displacement caused by the flooding, highlighting the urgent need for continued support and intervention.
The flood across the 5 wards/ communities has severely impacted 1,598 households, affecting a total of 6,632 individuals. There have been 44 reported injuries and sadly a number of deaths across the five assessed wards were recorded as details below
Ngelzarma Ward:
Total Households (THHs): 548
Individuals: 2,315
Injuries: 9
Damagum Ward:
Total Households (THHs): 426
Individuals: 1,648
Injuries: 7
Kayeri Ward. (Desk Review)
Total Households (THHs): 328
Individuals: 1,822
Injuries: 14
Mashio Ward:
Total Households (THHs): 194
Individuals: 473
Injuries: 8
Kafaje Ward:
Total Households (THHs): 102
Individuals: 374
Injuries: 6
The assessment underscores the widespread impact of the flooding, with many households displaced and significant injuries reported. Despite the challenges, there were no fatalities in Ngelzarma, Kayeri, and Mashio wards, while Damagum and Kafaje wards reported cases of fatalities.
SEMA’s collaboration with community leaders has been crucial in accurately assessing the extent of the damage and identifying the needs of the affected populations. The agency is committed to providing necessary support and resources to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of the impacted communities.
As the situation continues to evolve, SEMA urges all stakeholders to collaborate to in ensuring that relief efforts are effectively coordinated to reach those in need. The agency remains dedicated to mitigating the effects of the flooding and supporting the resilience of the affected communities.