From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
Residents of Abala-Oshimili community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State have abandoned their homes as flood gradually encroaches on the community.
The community located on the bank of River Niger appears to be among the first to be on the receiving end of the flood.
Locals said the agrarian community has been submerged as the river overflowed it’s banks into homes.
According to the locals, while some occupants have moved to higher plains, others are still navigating the tide with the aid of locally made boats.
Aika Ezeolu quarter of the community is said to be worst hit by the disaster. It is claimed that water the said quarter is on same level with the River Niger.
Secretary of the Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Mr. Felix Edemanya said the council had carried out an awareness campaign on the need for residents to relocate in view of the prediction by the authorities.
“We have already told and alerted the people to take precautionary measures so that they will not be cut-off by the flood.
“They should safeguard their valuables and move out. Now that it has happened, they should move to a safer haven because the council will not want to lose anybody as a result of negligence,” he said.