Following days of intense rainfall that triggered flooding in parts of Kaduna, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated its Kaduna Operations Office to deploy a response team for rescue operations and rapid damage assessment in affected communities.
The response team, led by the Chief Search and Rescue Officer, Mr. Abdulkadir Mohammed, is working in collaboration with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and other stakeholders to rescue trapped victims and evaluate the extent of destruction. Areas covered so far include Kigo Road, Nassarawa, Bashama Road, Haliru Dantoro Road, Kabala Constain, Rafin Guza, and adjoining communities.
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The flooding, fueled by torrential rainfall and the overflowing of River Kaduna, has displaced several residents, destroyed property, and left many households vulnerable. Some of the displaced are currently seeking temporary shelter with relatives and friends in safer locations.
Rescue operations and damage assessments are ongoing as NEMA continues to coordinate with relevant agencies to mitigate the disaster’s impact and provide humanitarian support to those affected.
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