Daily lens
At least three people have died and more than 1,400 households have been displaced after flash floods swept through parts of Adamawa State on Tuesday, leaving widespread devas tation in Yola North and Yola South local government areas.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in a statement on Thursday, confirmed the disaster, noting that a joint assessment carried out with the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) and other stakeholders showed that no fewer than 13 communities were ravaged.
According to NEMA, over 40 people sustained injuries, while farmlands, homes, and critical infrastructure were submerged, disrupting livelihoods and forcing many families from their homes. Displaced persons are currently being accommodated within host communities, while others have been relocated to the flood resettlement camp in Girei.
The agency identified urgent humanitarian needs such as food, shelter, medical support, and access to clean water for survivors.
Residents have expressed fears of worsening food insecurity, warning that the destruction of farmlands could cripple this year’s harvest. “Our crops are gone, everything washed away. We don’t know how we will survive without assistance,” a victim in Yola South lamented.
NEMA cautioned residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to early warning advisories as the rainy season peaks, stressing that more disasters could occur if precautions are ignored. The agency further assured that it would continue working with ADSEMA, local emergency committees, and humanitarian partners to deliver relief and cushion the impact of the tragedy.
