Many parts of Asaba, the Delta State capital have been submerged by flood following a heavy down pour, today, Saturday, that lasted for over six hours..
Report reaching us said that the Delta Broadcadting Station (DBS), Asaba, was submerged by the flood even as the raging flood cut off West end from the Asaba shopping mall.
It was learnt that the drainage being constructed on the Okpanam road was swallowed by the flood, which led to the collapse of parts of the fence of the State Broadcasting Station.
The flood also cut off the State Police headquarters and Okpanam village from Asaba metropolis.
The report had it that commercial activities suffered setbacks as many businesses, including supermarkets and stores were forced to close shops.
The State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah has expressed worry over the development, saying that the State Government is working out modalities to tackle the problem of perennial flooding in the State capital and other parts of the State.
In a statement by his Media Assistant, Mr. Sam Ijeh, the commissioner said that government is concerned about the safety of all those living in the state. He advised the residents to avoid areas with high current of flood for their safety.
He said that the state government feels the pains and inconveniences suffered by residents in terms of damage or loss of property, and assured that all contractors recently awarded drainage and flood control projects would be mobilized to site as soon as the dry season sets in.
Source: VANGUARD
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