Severe flooding has hit Adamawa State in north-east Nigeria after heavy downpours, displacing residents and highlighting concerns over poor drainage infrastructure.
Police confirmed that communities in Yola-North and Yola-South districts, including Limiwa, Rumde, Shinko and Jambutu, were inundated. Police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje said marine units had been deployed for rescue missions, while Commissioner of Police Morris Dankombo toured the affected areas.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said its field staff were already on the ground and would release a formal assessment soon.
Victims described the flooding as unprecedented. “We have never experienced such in the history of these areas,” said Alhaji Umar Yusuf, warning that more residents may be forced from their homes if heavy rains continue.
Others appealed for lasting solutions. “The state government should complete the road project from Jokems roundabout to the stadium with dual culverts to address recurring floods,” said resident Musa Sani.
The incident adds to Nigeria’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Seasonal flooding, often worsened by poor urban planning and blocked drainage channels, has repeatedly displaced thousands across the country in recent years.
